Ward Clerk

Your role at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

The Ward Clerk, as a member of the nursing team, contributes to the delivery of quality nursing care. The Ward Clerk is responsible for clerical reception, requisitioning and courier services required.

The Position- Greet and arrange escort of new patients to their room and notify nursing staff of their patient’s arrival.- Arrange any requests for refreshments from Hotel Services for new patients as directed by nursing staff only to ensure the patient is not fasting.- Ensure discharge forms are completed and sent to the Accounts Department.- Notify nursing staff of patients waiting to discharge and facilitate their transfer to the discharge office.- Initiate use of Admission Chart Kits prior to patient’s admission.- When time permits file Medical Record histories, maintaining confidentiality at all times.- Initiate completion of referral and assessment forms for rehabilitation, follow through transfer arrangements.- Inform registered nurses of new admissions and patient transfers.- Arrange doctor’s appointments and follow up care as recorded on Patient Discharge Plan. Advise patient and nursing staff of arrangements.- Arrange diagnostic procedures, including ordering x-rays to the ward if necessary, and advise nursing.

You will have the ability and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Good clerical skills including knowledge with a range of computer packages, particularly the Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with and understanding of relevant hospital policies and process specifications.

To succeed you will have a highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to relate to staff in a sensitive and professional manner. Well-developed organisational skills, with an ability to manage your own workflow and cope with competing demands.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you- Salary: $64,355 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 11% superannuation- Permanent part-time position available, working 45 hours per fortnight- Generous salary packaging options- Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses-
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire-
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.-
- A welcoming & supportive culture- Flexible work options- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance- Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave.- Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact Christine Lewis, Manager Health information Services, on (08) 9370 9237