R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7
Competition #:420-16-07-14-26 Job Title: Ward Clerk
Dept.: Nursing Start Date: Immediately
Posted Date: July 14, 2026 Closed date: July 21, 2026
Full/Part: Temporary Position: 1 Perm PT .70 position 56 hrs./ Biweekly (Subject to change)
Union: Unifor
Applications accepted until 4 pm on closed date
Opening Statement
The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 250 staff in various Departments.
Position Description
The Ward Clerk is responsible for clerical, scheduling & replacement of nursing staff and other related duties in all areas of the facility as directed by the Director of Clinical Services in accordance with the Mission, Core Values, Vision, and Policies & Procedures of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home. The Ward clerk serves as a positive rolemodel as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner. Please see full job description on website @ www.rkmacdonald.ca
Required Qualifications: Competent in using various computer software packages, Excel, Word and Microsoft Office; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet to deadlines; Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology; Demonstrated professional / positive behavior; Data entry is accurate; Excellent customer service orientated with a professional and friendly approach. Display a proactive manner and ability to multi task. Regular & consistent attendance is essential.
Required Experience/Education: Grade 12; Medical Terminology Course; Basic Computer Skills and experience with internet/email; Scheduling & Replacement utilizing Union Contracts; Preferably 2 years previous experience within a LTC or hospital environment.
Hours of Work
56 hrs Scheduled Bi-weekly (subject to change) Paid for Breaks and Lunch
Weekday/ and bi-weekend rotation
Shifts can be 8 hr. /4 hr. and 10 hr. /days. (Additional hours as replacement required to cover Vacation/Holiday, / sick time, etc., (subject to availability)
Salary: $22.0700-$22.4449/hr.
Benefits/Pension Information:
Pension – can defer three (3) mos. NSHEPP
Benefits – All
Sick Pay – Following successful completion of Probation Period of 528 hrs.
Holiday and Vac Time prorated on time worked (April 1 – March 31)
Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. This is a Unifor bargaining unit position. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. TThe R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants: To ensure fairness and tracking, applications will only be accepted online. In-person/onsite resume drop-ins will not be accepted. Apply by quoting the Competition # you are interested in, attach resume/cover letter and proof of eligibility to work in Canada for applicants who are not Canadian Citizens to [email protected]
Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca
