Home: Chelsey Park Long Term Care
Location: London , Ontario
Position: Nursing Unit Clerk - Part Time (9am-5pm)
Southbridge Care Homes is dedicated to providing exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.
We are currently seeking a Part Time Nursing Unit Clerk
Key Responsibilities:
Scheduling & Staffing
Create, post, and maintain accurate nursing schedules for all shifts, ensuring compliance with staffing regulations, collective agreements, and resident care needs.
Monitor daily staffing levels and make timely adjustments to ensure safe coverage.
Track and process staff availability, vacation, sick calls, and leaves of absence.
Communicate schedule changes, open shifts, and overtime opportunities to staff.
Assist with replacement calls and coverage during evenings, weekends, and absences.
Prepare scheduling-related reports (overtime, absenteeism, staffing trends).
Clerical & Administrative Support
Provide clerical support at the nursing station, including filing, scanning, and chart maintenance.
Maintain and update resident health cards in PCC; process new cards, renewals, and removals.
Schedule and organize resident care conferences, prepare notices, contact families/POAs, and ensure materials are ready.
Prepare admission packages and coordinate documentation with families, physicians, and the care team.
Receive, distribute, and monitor nursing supplies, equipment, PPE, and forms; maintain accurate inventory.
Participate in audits (hand hygiene, supply rooms, dignity items, etc.) and support quality improvement and accreditation processes.
Maintain a professional, organized, and confidential environment at the nursing station.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
High school diploma required; post-secondary education in office/medical administration or healthcare administration preferred.
Scheduling or clerical/administrative experience in healthcare or long-term care strongly preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology, PCC (electronic health records), and collective agreements an asset.
Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and scheduling/database software.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the nursing team.
Working Conditions
Based in an office or nursing station within the long-term care home.
Frequent interaction with residents, families, staff, physicians, and leadership.
Regular use of computer systems, scheduling software, and telephones.
May be required to work flexible hours (days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays) to address urgent staffing needs.
Fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
Occasional walking throughout the home to communicate with staff and deliver supplies; light lifting of materials may be required.
Exposure to confidential and sensitive information, requiring discretion and professionalism at all times.
We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.
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