Erskine - Ward Clerk

4 weeks ago

City of Melton, Australia Forensicare Full time

Part-Time Fixed-Term – 0.8EFT

- Maternity Leave cover until 20 March 2026
- HS2 - $72,274 (pro-rata) plus Super and Benefits

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging, and rewarding. At Forensicare, you will be part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to individuals living with mental illness and offending behaviors. We focus on understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers, working across community, hospital, and prison settings to advance your skills and career.

Job Location

Based at Ravenhall Correctional Centre in Melbourne's west, this role supports 75 prison-based custodial mental health beds and outpatient services within a maximum-security forensic mental health complex.

About the Role

As a Ward Clerk within Prison Services Forensic Mental Health, based on the Erskine Unit at Ravenhall, you will provide administrative support to multidisciplinary teams. You will work under the guidance of the Program/Unit Manager, with support from the Health Information Manager.

Key Duties

1. Efficiently manage patient health records and information, complying with policies and guidelines.
2. Assist with patient registration, admission, and discharge processes, ensuring accurate data entry in CMI/RAPID.
3. Maintain patient lists and ensure documentation for admissions, transfers, and separations is completed promptly.
4. Manage the medical record tracking system and request medical records as needed.
5. Attend and document unit meetings, distributing minutes post-approval.
6. Scan forms and reports into JCare as required.
7. Enter data into CMI/RAPID with high accuracy.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- Experience providing administrative assistance in health or mental health settings.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Working knowledge of RAPID (mental health database).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and sensitively with patients.

Additional Information

Applications are reviewed as received, and the position may close earlier than advertised. For more about careers at Forensicare, visit our website.

Benefits

- Supportive culture with investment in staff development.
- Clear career pathways across multidisciplinary teams.
- Salary packaging options.
- Comprehensive safety and wellbeing programs.
- Employee recognition and wellbeing support.

This position requires a Police Check and evidence of influenza and immunization. For more information, visit our website.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and culturally diverse backgrounds. We promote curiosity, purpose, ethics, compassion, and fairness, maintaining a smoke-free environment.

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