Ward Clerk

**Job no**: 885454
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Western
**Categories**: Administration, Business and Management
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network**:

- **The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville**:

- **Salary ASO-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging**:

- **Full-time temporary up to 12 months**

**About the Role**

As a Ward Clerk for South 1 at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of our inpatient ward. Reporting to the Administration Coordinator for Acute and Urgent Care, you will provide essential administrative services, assisting our Nursing and Medical teams in delivering high-quality care to patients. Your responsibilities will include processing patient registrations, admissions, and discharges, maintaining accurate patient records, and handling general ward administration with efficiency and professionalism.

In this role, you’ll also help ensure the ward runs smoothly by managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and attending to the diverse needs of the ward environment. We’re looking for someone organised, detail-oriented, and dedicated to contributing positively to the patient care experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we would love to have you on our team

**About You**

We’re seeking a capable and organised professional to join our team. To excel in this role, you will bring:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to sensitively assist patients and work well in a multidisciplinary team.
- Proven experience in administrative tasks, including accurate data entry, document preparation, and handling confidential information.
- Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage high workloads, prioritise tasks, and work well under pressure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, office equipment, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service with adaptability and initiative.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
- **Onsite Facilities**: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
- **Team Support**: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 885454**

**Enquiries to**:

- Stacey Boswell, Admin Coordinator- Phone: (08) 70740172**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 6th December 2024

**Refer to the SA Health Career Website - **How to apply** for further information**

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**Advertised**: 21 Nov 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 06 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time