Ward Operations Clerk — Patient Flow & Admin Support

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, admin experience in confidential settings, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and office systems.

Qualifications

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

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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Word

Keyboard speed 30-40 wpm

Organisational skills

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Office systems

Job description

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

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, admin experience in confidential settings, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and office systems.