1. Women's and Children's Health Network, Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide
2. Classification ASO2 - $58,709 - $63,154
3. Part Time - Ongoing Permanent Position
About the Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Paediatric Medicine team as a Ward Clerk, where you will be responsible for:
4. Provide front-line ward service to the department. Direct visitors/relatives and maintain good public relations.
5. Ensure prompt handling of enquiries regarding patient welfare by directing them to relevant nursing or medical staff.
6. Maintain and prepare patient files/folders/noticeboards for admissions.
7. Liaise with shift coordinator, NUM/ANUM, and ward staff regarding patient movements, admissions, discharges, and appointments.
8. Book patient follow-up appointments in accordance with Corporate Administration Services guidelines.
9. Utilize relevant information technology systems for ward maintenance and maintain accurate patient data on systems like HOMER and OACIS.
10. Ensure maintenance of confidential patient Unit Records by accurate filing and checking of reports, results, name labels, and continuation sheets.
11. Participate in the development, maintenance, and updating of administrative procedures and policies.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
12. Comprehensive knowledge of office operations and procedures. Good working knowledge of medical terminology.
13. Skilled in using Windows and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) with previous experience in administrative roles.
14. Provide guidance to management and staff while maintaining integrity and confidentiality in sensitive matters.
15. Convey complex issues clearly, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
16. Handle situations involving staff and patients with sensitivity and understanding.
17. Operate under limited direction to meet deadlines and achieve objectives amidst competing priorities.
18. Proficient in typing using dictation equipment.
What WCHN Can Offer You
19. Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
20. Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
21. Free Public Transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital Workers.
22. Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
23. Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program
You may be eligible for financial support if you are considering relocating from interstate or overseas. Please speak to the enquiries person of the role on offer to find out more.
About Us
The Women’s & Children’s Health Network is the state’s leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:
24. specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
25. state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
26. community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
27. specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.
Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.
Want to know more about WCHN opportunities? to discover how you can Realise your Potential and join one of the many teams at the Women’s and Children’s Network to make positive change in our community.
Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the or if you are an international applicant, check out the .
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
Sean Hooper
Application Closing Date : 14 November 2024 – 11:55pm
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