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Overview IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We promote an anti-racist environment and are committed to equity and belonging. We recognize Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in our workforce. Req ID: 215873 Department/Program: NICU Clerks & Aides, Women''s & Newborn Health Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment (100% FTE) ending August 7, 2026, 1 position Start Date: February 23, 2026 Union Status: NSGEU Off&Cler, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit Compensation: $23.3519 $25.3918 /hour Closing Date: February 5, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time) IWk Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We recognize each others talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive. Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mikmaki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who have a long, deep history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people in the country. We are actively working to eliminate discrimination and to build trust, acknowledge biases and reduce barriers for diverse communities. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply. The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of the NICU, the Ward Clerk performs a variety of reception and clerical duties required for the efficient operation of the unit. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: data entry, including database entry; ordering and maintaining supplies; required transport functions; and answering phones. Hours of Work Monday to Friday; also weekends, 07:0019:00 and 19:0007:00 shifts. Your Qualifications Minimum High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a recognized Secretarial or Office Administration Diploma Program preferred. Accurate keyboarding and data entry skills required. Basic knowledge of computer programs, including a word processing program, required. Knowledge of Meditech required. Demonstrated initiative, excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task required. Demonstrated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to work with a wide variety of interdisciplinary team members and families. Previous experience in a similar role preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Competencies in other languages an asset. Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process. This is an Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr