Ward Clerk

Job Requisition ID: 4550
- Legal Entity: Monash Health
- Location: Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
- Employment Type: Part Time
- Posting Date: 21 May 2025

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**Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives.**

**About the Role**

Join our team as a Ward Clerk on a part-time ongoing basis working out of our Monash Children's Hospital with roles available across several wards (Cocoon, Canopy & Forest).

**_ We guarantee that no two days will be the same._**

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic ward clerk to join our dynamic team. You will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors both over the phone and face to face. On accepting this role, you will fast become an integral member of a cohesive team, working closely alongside nursing, medical and allied health staff as well as becoming a point of call for PSAs. You should have efficient computer skills including knowledge and experience of Monash Health administration systems. Punctuality and professional presentation are important. You will be required to communicate effectively with staff and take a proactive approach to your duties

**About Us**

At Monash Children's Hospital, we are dedicated to providing world-class, family-centred care for children and adolescents across Victoria and beyond. As one of Australia's leading paediatric hospitals, we offer a comprehensive range of services - from newborn intensive care to complex surgery and mental health support - all delivered by our team of compassionate, highly skilled professionals. Our state-of-the-art facilities, research-driven approach, and commitment to innovation ensure every child receives the best possible care, support, and hope for a brighter future.

**About You**

You are a proven Ward Clerk with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to commit to team work and ongoing professional development that align with our programs, values and vision.

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

- Previous experience working as a Ward Clerk is essential
- The ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- Excellent customer services skills and ability to remain calm and helpful in a challenging or changing environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Enthusiasm, compassion & the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary health team
- Have a passion for and are able to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Being a team player
- A positive approach to a frequently changing environment

**Duties**:

- Ward clerk duties as described in Monash Health position description
- Assistance in stores management - ordering, stocktake, re-stocking
- Excellent communication with all members internal and external to PICU
- Support and take direction from the Associate Nurse Manager and Nurse Unit Manager
- Be part of a collaborative & supportive team within a modern, purpose built facility

**In Return**
- Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
- Access to our onsite gym
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Access to onsite staff car parking
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A supportive team environment

**Position Description can be**found here**

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

**How to Apply**

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

**Applications close: Thursday 29th May, 11.59pm