AddressMaternity & Gynaecology Unit
Fixed Term Part Time – 64 hours per fortnight
June 2024 until November 2025 (secondment backfill)
Managers & Admin Officers Grade 1A (HS1A)
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We are looking for a motivated, experienced and enthusiastic person to join our team as a Ward Clerk in the Maternity & Gynaecology Unit. This role requires a strong focus on patient liaison and reception support to the Maternity & Gynaecology team. The position will include a range of computer work including data entry and electronic diary and patient management, reception duties and clerical duties as assigned, and filing, report generation and distribution.
REQUIREMENTS
- Sound knowledge of office procedures and reception skills
- Highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills
- Keyboard skills and data entry experience
- Solid computer skills, with proficiency in the usage of Microsoft Office products.
- Experienced in the use of IPM, Oracle and hospital database systems.
- Capacity to undertake training in new patient management programs
- Capability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to confidentiality requirements of the organisation
- Experience in the use of VINAH would be considered advantageous.
IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 and influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. Did you know …Warragul hospital is located only 30 minutes’ drive from Pakenham along the freeway against traffic, and that The Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the country!
We are well aware our hospital is aging but our most precious commodity isn’t a building, it’s the quality of care that’s delivered at the bedside by our incredible staff. You won’t find a more friendly, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group! We care for our community because we are the community! Now who doesn’t want to be part of that! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Health.
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees.
If you have any further queries, please contact Liz Adams – Maternity Unit Manager on 03 5623 0***.
Applications close on Sunday 30th June 2024
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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
