AddressWard Clerk – Orthopaedic ward
Cairns Private Hospital, Cairns City
Permanent part time position : Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance! Monday-Friday.
We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
About the Role
As a Ward Clerk, you are responsible for providing support and assistance to patients and their families within our Orthopaedic Unit. This is a 28-bed unit specialising in joint replacement, spinal surgery, upper and lower limb surgery.
You will assist the reception, administration, and clinical teams by coordinating the necessary clerical requirements for patients’ admission to discharge.
As these patients often require a high level of care and support, an experienced hospital administrator is an ideal fit for this role.
Key responsibilities of this job include:
Admission and discharge processes to ensure appropriate bed management and utilisation
Managing incoming and outgoing calls to the ward
Provide timely and accurate information to queries by patients, visitors and other staff and departments
Work alongside medical staff, colleagues, patients, and visitors to ensure a smooth hospital experience for patients
Compilation and management of patient admission papers and clinical notes.
About You:
Essential Criteria:
Computer skills
High level time management and organisational skills
Medical terminology highly regarded
A professional and personable disposition
Ability to work within a team environment and multitask
Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
Willingness to learn and the ability to grasp concepts with ease.
It would also be an advantage to have:
Meditech knowledge
Previous experience in a hospital/medical environment
On the job training will be provided for the right candidate.
Why Cairns Private Hospital
Cairns Private Hospital in tropical far north Queensland is an acute care facility offering a range of services including medical, general surgical, orthopaedic, obstetrics and cardiac services.
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Requirements
Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Kate Ashby, Nurse Unit Manager, via email at ashbyk@ramsayhealth.com.au
