Ward Clerk

**Job no**: 894951
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Western
**Categories**: Administration, Business and Management
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network**:

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

- **Salary ASO-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Full-time temporary up to 13/8/25**

**About the Role**

As a Ward Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting the efficient and smooth-running of the ward, reporting directly to the Clinical Services Coordinator. Your primary responsibilities will include general clerical duties, reception services, and assisting with bed management to ensure effective client care. You'll be integral to maintaining ward administration systems, helping the team provide the best possible care to our patients. Your role is crucial in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the ward run seamlessly, allowing clinicians to focus on what matters most—patient care.

In addition to your clerical duties, you'll also have the opportunity to guide and support less experienced administration staff within the ward. Your advice and support will be invaluable in helping them navigate the ward's administrative functions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a positive impact in a dynamic, patient-focused environment, while developing their skills in healthcare administration and leadership. If you're passionate about providing outstanding service and supporting a collaborative team, this role is for you.

**About You**

To excel in this role, we are looking for someone who demonstrates the following qualities and experience:

- **Qualifications & Experience**: Completion of or willingness to undertake relevant studies. Experience in administrative duties, customer service, and working in a healthcare environment is essential.
- **Communication & Teamwork**: Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, relatives, and a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
- **Problem-Solving & Initiative**: Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and adapt quickly to changes. A proactive attitude to developing procedures and managing multiple workloads.
- **Technical Proficiency**: Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SUNRISE (preferred), and the ability to work with databases and computerised information systems.

**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.
- **Health and Fitness Benefits**: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- **Career Opportunities**: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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: 894951**

**Enquiries to**:

- Shannen Ross
- Position: EA of Program Manager/ Admin Coordinator
Phone: 8222 1819

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 7 March 2025

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

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