Ward Clerk (Emerald)

Do you have administration experience and are looking for part time work in Emerald?
Look no further than the permanent part time Ward Clerk position, providing information and assistance to staff, patients and visitors to facilitate effective service delivery within the Emerald Hospital.
Emerald is a rural town located in the Central Highlands region of Queensland, a short 270 kms from Rockhampton City. The town boasts year-round events such as the Gemfields Festival, Gala in the Garden, Emerald 100 Race Day plus the iconic Derby Day just to name a few.
Open the door to new opportunities, apply now!Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Non Standard Hours
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/CH4D561906
Closing date 15-May-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 15.2 hours per fortnight
Contact person Rachel Robertson
Contact details (07) 4987 9403
Access theAbout us:Emerald Hospital provides a range of hospital and visiting specialist services to the Emerald and Central Highlands region.About the role:As the Ward Clerk you will:

• Provide information and assistance to staff, patients and visitors to facilitate effective service delivery with the Emerald Hospital.
• Contribute to patient flow by performing a support role to nursing and medical staff.
• Provide a high standard of administrative support to all functional areas within the Health Facility.

About you:To be successful in this role you must demonstrate:

• Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work autonomously in a self-directed manner while contributing to patient flow.
• Proficiency in the application of internal hospital information systems in addition to Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of basic medical terminology to extract and interpret pertinent information from patient medical records and hospital information systems.
• Maintain discretion and exercise judgment where necessary to solve immediate problems in situations where precedents have not been set and procedures not defined, ensuring a satisfactory outcome.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and sensitively with all levels of staff, patients and the public.
• High level of customer service skills.

What we offer:Salary information:Total remuneration value of up to $18,962 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $37.68 - $41.90 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.For assistance, contact and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH4D561906.Applications close: Wednesday, 15 May 2024.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Information Package for ApplicantsRole Description