Ward Clerk

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an Administration Officer to join ward 5D, one day per week, on a permanent part-time basis. You will handle a range of administrative tasks in a patient-centred care environment.

If you have strong communication, clerical and computer skills, and can work both as part of a team and independently, this role offers diverse responsibilities and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication.
• Clerical and computer skills and the ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to follow established procedures and to be flexible and adapt to change.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to work unsupervised.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ward 5D supports patients with high complex needs; answering calls to the ward and supporting patients and their families.
• Assisting the manager with administrative tasks and other related duties.

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and self-motivated Administration Officer to join our team one day per week. As a member of ward 5D, you will be given opportunities to support the ward in a variety of administrative tasks. You will work together with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to achieve a common goal of delivering high quality patient centred care.

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Admin Clinical Support Officer Level 3
Remuneration:$37.28 - $38.44 per hour
Hours Per Week:8

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, a state-of-the-art theatre complex, world-class education centre, and excellent staff facilities including café and secure on site car parking. Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a career in healthcare.

What you'll be doing

Ward 5D supports patients with high complex needs. This role is an integral part of the team where you'll be answering calls to the ward, supporting patients and their families, assisting the manager with administrative tasks, among other tasks.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated clerical and computer skills and the ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to follow established procedures and to be flexible and adapt to change.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to work unsupervised.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.

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