Clinical Support Officer

**Remuneration**:$34.46 - $35.54 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Location**:Bahtabah Country | Belmont Hospital
**Employment Type**:Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**:Administration Level 3
**Hours Per Week**:24
**Requisition Number**:REQ544972
**Closing Date:11:59PM Sunday 9th of February**

**Make a meaningful impact in your community while advancing your career in a role that values your skills, compassion, and dedication.**

**Join Belmont Hospital and become a vital part of a team delivering exceptional healthcare services.**

**_ Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977._**

**_ Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion._**

**About Belmont Hospital**

Belmont Hospital is a 128-bed acute care public hospital serving the City of Lake Macquarie. As the only public hospital in the local government area, it plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad spectrum of health services.

The hospital provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including General Medicine, Surgery (General and Day), Coronary Care, Gynaecology, 24-hour Emergency, Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Social Work, Dietetics, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy), and Diagnostic Services (Pathology and Radiology).

**Where You’ll Be Working**

We are currently seeking a Clinical Support Officer (CSO) for a leave relief position, offering a dynamic opportunity to gain valuable experience across multiple hospital departments. In this role, you will primarily assist in the theatre ward alongside another CSO to ensure the smooth running of operations. One day per week, you will also provide support on our 30-bed ground floor medical ward.

When a CSO colleague is on leave, you will be redeployed to various wards throughout the hospital, providing flexibility and the chance to expand your skills in all areas of CSO duties. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your experience, contribute to different departments, and play a vital role in patient care across the hospital.

**What You’ll Be Doing**

As a Clinical Support Officer (CSO), you will support the hospital’s operations by:

- Data Entry and Reporting: Inputting and managing data in HRIS, finance, and patient care systems
- Workforce Administration: Assisting with rostering, recruitment, performance reviews, leave, and payroll to meet KPIs.
- Supply Management: Managing medical and non-medical supplies.
- Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring staff registrations meet regulatory requirements.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can confidently and effectively work with and support their team and the NUMs to ensure mutual success. Being able to understand there will be various priorities, goals, and communication styles, across departments and proactively adjusting your approach to meet your role expectations will be beneficial.

**About You**

You are:

- Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and a team player with excellent communication skills.
- Professional and calm under pressure, with a knack for problem-solving.

**Training and Support**

As part of the Hunter New England Local Health District, the hospital offers exceptional opportunities for career growth and development within a supportive and dynamic environment.

At Belmont Hospital, we are committed to your success.

You will receive:

- Comprehensive training to familiarise you with our systems and procedures.
- Ongoing support from a high-functioning CSO team, Administration Manager and the Nursing Unit Managers.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and supportive environment.

**Inclusivity and Diversity**

Belmont Hospital embraces a culturally diverse workforce and the staff are dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment. We support reconciliation through initiatives like the Closing the Gap committee, yarning circles.

**Benefits**

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (**for full-time employees**)
- 4 weeks annual leave (**pro-rata for part time employees**)
- Paid parental leave (**for eligible employees**) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasi