Ward Clerk

Job no: 880193
Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Administration and Clerical
  • Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Health Service
  • Salary:  $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata) - ASO2
  • Temporary Part Time (more than one position available)

 

Join Our Team at Port Lincoln Health Service

Port Lincoln Health Service is seeking a proactive and organised Ward Clerks to join our team. As a Ward Clerk, you will provide essential administrative support to nursing staff and help maintain patient continuity of care in theatre, TQEH, visiting specialist, wards and ED.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provision of general reception and administrative duties within the Ward/Clinic/Unit area.
  • Facilitate communication within the ward/unit/clinic and with other healthcare services as required.
  • Preparation of Medical records on admission and finalising the same on discharge
  • Maintenance of records, including filing, and statistics as required within the ward/clinic/unit.
  • Organise inpatient and outpatient appointments as requested by Nursing employees.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care delivery.

The following opportunities are available:

  • 45 hours per fortnight, up to 29 December 2024
  • 67.5 hours per fortnight, up to 10 November 2025

About Us

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 340,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

Port Lincoln Hospital is the largest hospital in the Eyre and Far North region, with 48 beds, and provides a range of services including Emergency, obstetrics/maternity, surgical, general medicine, renal dialysis, medium level chemotherapy, pharmacy, dental and Allied Health. Situated in a beautiful coastal location, Port Lincoln Hospital is one of four rural general hospitals in South Australia, and has a range of clinical specialties along with a large and stable workforce.

Explore Port Lincoln Hospital

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

Why Join Us

  • Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
  • Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
  • Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
  • DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 

If you are passionate about healthcare administration and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply. Join us at Port Lincoln Health Service and contribute to our mission of providing compassionate and efficient healthcare services.

Enquiries

Amanda Eliasson
Manager Patient Services
7669 1016
amanda.elliasson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

15 October 2024 - 11:55PM

Attachments

880193 Ward Clerk - Role Description.pdf

JCS+Ward+Clerk+final.pdf

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Country South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business