Ward Clerk - Administration Officer A02 - K7A Older Persons Mental Health Unit

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $31.20 - $32.24 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ469282
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doing
The Administration Officer level 2 (Ward Clerk) role is ward/unit based and supports the work activities of nurses, medical staff and allied health staff, with locally determined shift times based on patient and ward/unit service delivery needs. The Ward Clerk may provide admin officer functions across the health facility or to more than one ward/unit. The Ward clerk works closely with existing administrative staff such as CSO and communication officers at the ward/unit level.
The role complements existing roles, systems and processes in the organisation. The Ward Clerk provides timely and accurate administrative/transactional services for members of the health care team on designated ward(s)/unit(s) under the direction of the Nurse/Unit Manager(s) - NUM(s). The Ward clerk works under broad supervision but is required to take some independent action. Scope exists for exercising initiative in the application of established work practices and procedures.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Selection Criteria * Effective communication skills including accurate spelling, good comprehension, confidence in the spoken word and ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels.

• Demonstrated experience in word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Capacity to work under broad supervision and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective member of a team in a high pressure, high volume work environment.
• Proven experience dealing with patients/Clients and their families/carers.

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For role related queries or questions contact Vicki Ward on vicki.ward@health.nsw.gov.au or 0427 988 163
Applications Close: 13th March 2024