LONG TERM CARE WARD CLERK

Position Summary

If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, work life balance and affordable living this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

Under the direction of the Long Term Care Manager, this position provides clerical support for programming. This position performs a variety of clerical functions such as word processing, data entry duties (such as statistics, equipment data, care plan updates and censuses).

Performs receptionist duties such as receiving visitors, responding to in person and telephone inquiries, answers general inquiries related to programs and policies and directs to appropriate departments.

Peace Villa is attached to the new Fort St. John Hospital via a corridor link. Peace Villa is a 115-bed facility, including one respite bed.

Peace Villa provides Recreational Therapy Services 5 days a week. Pastoral and Spiritual Services are provided by the Peace Villa Worship Services and community volunteers.

There is a Volunteer Program in place to support recreational activities. Hairdressing and barber services are available on site for a fee determined by the service provider.

Peace Villa also provides an on-site integrated community adult day program, operating 5 days a week.

Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley, and has a diverse population of 21,000 (2021) and serves an area of approximately 69,000.

The friendly, small town feel comes with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. Check out for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health / dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees.

Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualfications

• Grade twelve plus two (2) years recent related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to type at 45 wpm.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work with minimal direction.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and demands.
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities.

We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.