Ward Clerk (Day Surgery Unit)

St Vincent’s Hospital, established by the Catholic Diocese of Lismore in 1921, is a hospital working for the community to provide quality health care marked by compassion and respect for each person. Services include  medical, surgical, HDU, palliative care, oncology, renal dialysis  and rehabilitation, with childcare and aged care facilities also on campus. The hospital enjoys a reputation for high quality care. St Vincent’s is seeking to fill the following permanent full-time position:

Ward Clerk–Day Surgery Unit

Reporting directly to the Nurse Unit Manager, the Ward Clerk will be responsible for

• The day to day administration and surgical list management for all procedures conducted within the department;
• Effectively planning and prioritising work requirements to ensure the unit is provided with the highest quality administrative service;
• Collaboration with all personnel involved in the planning and preparation and care of patients admitted to the perioperative department;
• Ensuring all service delivery is outcome based and consumer centred.

 To be successful, applicants will need to possess the following:

• Demonstrated experience in the day to day administration of patient files in a ward would be desirable
• Demonstrated experience and aptitude in the use of basic computer applications including Microsoft Office and other applications
• Previous experience working within a front line customer service environment and delivering a professional, empathetic and personalised approach to customers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate effectively with a diverse range of patients, the general public and our caregivers
• Effective time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise workload

The successful applicant will be required to work in harmony with the mission and values of St Vincent’s Lismore.

Applications close Friday 22nd March 2024. For further information contact: 02 6627 9***.

Please submit your resume detailing your experience along with a cover letter to The CEO, St Vincent’s Private Hospital by clicking the Apply Here Button.

* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

* Evidence of COVID 19 and Influenza vaccination is not required.

* This position requires a current National Criminal History Check (NCHC) and a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be supplied prior to commencement.