Ward Clerk: Patient Flow & Admin Support

Central Adelaide Local Health Network; South Australia; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,010

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Relocation assistance

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Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Ward Clerk to support ward operations at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. You will manage patient flow, admissions, transfers and discharges, and liaise with clinical teams to help deliver quality patient care.

You will maintain accurate records, coordinate with hospital departments, train new staff, and assist with general patient care. Strong communication, admin experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word are required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Admin experience in a busy, confidential setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and office systems.
• Current keyboard assessment: 30 to 40 wpm, accurate.
• Strong organisation, problem solving and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Support bed flow and ward admin.
• Liaise with clinical, nursing and medical teams.
• Coordinate with hospital departments and staff.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Train and support new Ward Clerks.
• Assist with general and clinical patient care.

Skills

Communication

Admin experience

Microsoft Word

Keyboard speed 30-40 wpm

Organisation & customer service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Ward Clerk to support ward operations at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. You will manage patient flow, admissions, transfers and discharges, and liaise with clinical teams to help deliver quality patient care.

You will maintain accurate records, coordinate with hospital departments, train new staff, and assist with general patient care. Strong communication, admin experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word are required.