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Form of work#523022 Clinical Support Officer
Cancer Outpatient Services
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Full time
- Full-Time Permanent
- Salary Classification: Administration Officer Clinical Level 3 Year 1 - 2
- Remuneration: $31.53 - $32.57 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging options designed to reduce your taxable income.
About the role
The Clinical Support Officer (CSO) is responsible for assisting the Nursing Unit Manager by undertaking administration tasks relevant to maintaining a high-quality clinical service. The CSO will perform the majority of administrative roles previously undertaken by the NUM to enable them to perform their clinical responsibilities. The CSO will work under broad supervision but will be required to take some independent action. Scope exists for exercising initiative in the application of established work practices and procedures. Decisions affecting the overall functioning and management of the ward/unit remain the responsibility of the Nursing Unit Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Workforce matters including rostering, replacement of staff, expected and unexpected leave coverage.
- Liaising with Human Resources and Payroll to clarify pay and leave enquiries.
- Tasks as directed by the Nurse Unit Manger to support the recruitment of staff to the ward/unit.
- Administrative activities related to the management of performance reviews nursing staff.
- Producing reports on finance and quality parameters/indicators
- Maintain Nurse Unit Manager Outlook Calendar and schedule appointments/meetings as required.
- Support and participate in the administrative aspects of, quality accreditation processes and incident management.
- Maintain staff credentialing, registration and monitoring mandatory training register.
What you bring
- Hold, or is willing to undertake a Certificate III in Health Administration
- Demonstrated experience in providing efficient administrative support with strong organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal confidently and professionally with people at all levels.
- Experience with rostering and leave management
For further information, please contact Megan Kepreotis, Nurse Unit Manager Outpatient Services on (02) 40143828 or megan.kepreotis@calvarymater.org.au
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 11%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check,
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
