Ward Clerk

Fixed Term Part Time – 64 hours per fortnight

April 2024 until September 2024 (long service leave backfill)

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We have an opportunity for a Ward Clerk to join our highly regarded District Nursing team incorporating DNS, HITH, Palliative care and the Infusion Clinic. The Ward Clerk is a reception and clerical role providing administrative support as required to the Nurse Unit Manager, Associate Nurse Unit Manages and staff ensuring strict confidentiality is maintained. District Nursing is provided to the Baw Baw Shire 7 days per week, the role will require the applicant to be able to work a flexible roster.

This position requires great interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, sound knowledge and skills in computer systems and a willingness to learn. This is a fixed term position for 6 months to cover for long service leave. Further information can be found in the position description.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Sound computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in providing reception services and administrative support.
• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.
• Responsible and mature work attitude.

Desirable

• Certificate in Business Administration
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control.
• Previous experience within a hospital or health care environment.
• Knowledge of UNITI, IPM, Oracle, and the S2S referral system.

IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 and influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. 

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. Did you know …Warragul hospital is located only 30 minutes’ drive from Pakenham along the freeway against traffic, and that The Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the country!  

We are well aware our hospital is aging but our most precious commodity isn’t a building, it’s the quality of care that’s delivered at the bedside by our incredible staff.  You won’t find a more friendly, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group! We care for our community because we are the community!

Now who doesn’t want to be part of that! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Health.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Casey Cook – Nurse Unit Manager District Nursing Services on 03 5622 6***.

Applications close on Sunday 7th April 2024

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. 

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.