Medical Day Procedure Unit Clerk

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tasmania seeks a Day Procedure Unit Clerk to provide clerical and administrative support at Launceston General Hospital. The successful candidate will assist with patient admissions and liaise with medical teams, requiring strong clerical and interpersonal skills. This permanent part-time position offers a salary range of $66,049 to $70,993 per annum, with additional benefits like professional development opportunities and fitness access. Join a supportive team dedicated to community health.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness facilities

Various leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume unit with proven clerical experience.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, administration, and reception support in the Day Procedure Unit.
• Assist direct access medical inpatients at the Launceston General Hospital.
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager with various functions under established procedures.

Skills

Clerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

The Team

The Day Procedure Unit is responsible for the admission, procedures, and post procedure care of patients requiring medical procedures including gastroenterology, cardiology, radiology and respiratory specialties.

The Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Providing effective and efficient clerical, administration and reception support in the Day Procedure Unit (DPU) at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH).
• Provide clerical support and assistance to direct access medical inpatients at the LGH, and liaison with the LGH access team.
• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) with other functions that are undertaken in the DPU, under direction and based on established procedures and practice, providing an effective front-line service to the public.

You will need

• The ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume unit and have previous experience in clerical, reception and office management skills.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communications skills, and the ability to work autonomously within the team.
• High level organisational skills and the ability to prioritise quickly.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia\'s only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 8hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team!

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$66,049 to $70,993 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 202

Salary Packaging

You\’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Previous experience in clerical and reception functions at this level

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 504253, 521365, 504259 Medical Day Procedure Unit Clerk Band 2 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Sharon Stuart
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Day Procedure Unit
Phone number: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

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