Ward Clerk - Cardiology

Ward Clerk – Cardiology

• Part Time ongoing role – 40 hours per fortnight
• Afternoon/evening shifts 4pm – 8pm weekdays
• Based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital City Campus, Parkville

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

We are looking for a Ward Clerk to support our busy Cardiology ward. The Coronary Care Unit (CCU)/Cardiology ward is a progressive and dynamic unit. It comprises of 6 CCU, 4 step-down and 24 cardiology beds. The unit functions within a collaborative teamwork environment. The shared goal is the delivery of high-quality patient focused care. Working closely with Nursing, Medical & Allied Health staff, you will be a key member in the smooth day to day running of the ward.

At The Royal Melbourne Hospital we are committed to Aboriginal employment and encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Karretta (grow) Yirramboi (tomorrow). We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Your new role:

• Deliver a professional and caring customer-focussed service, often the first point of contact and communication for patients, their families, and visitors.
• Coordinate the physical and telecommunication traffic throughout the area, ensuring accurate data transmission of patient movements.
• Liaise with nursing, medical and ancillary staff, hospital departments, patients and carers, as well as the general public.
• Undertake general administrative duties including answering phones, sorting and filing medical records, using IPM and EMR for admissions, discharges, outpatient appointment allocations, transfers, and patient updates.

About you:

• You are a great communicator and work well in a multidisciplinary team.
• You provide a compassionate, patient focused service.
• You demonstrate the ability to problem solve in a complex and ever-changing environment.
• You hold a Certificate III in Health Administration (Patient Services).

Why work with The Royal Melbourne Hospital?

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Ongoing reward and recognition programs including monthly ‘You Made a Difference’ awards celebrating staff and teams across the organisation.
• Take advantage of an expanding employee benefits program, with comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programs to support work life balance, including onsite staff gym and staff vaccination program.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

The RMH stands in solidarity with First Nations people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equity for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested? Apply today!

For a confidential discussion, connect with us via the details below – we would love to hear from you!

Don’t miss out! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applicants are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date. If you need any support with your application, please reach out to the hiring manager via the details below.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and where applicable, Working With Children Check (WWCC). All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.