Ward Clerk - Rapid Assessment Planning U

Position Details
Reference Number 182131
Position Title Ward Clerk - Rapid Assessment Planning Unit (RAPU)
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Medicine, Specialist Medicine & Emergency Medicine
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 25
Position Summary

• Enjoy a challenging and rewarding role within the RAPU team
• Build your career with a dedicated team
• Permanent Part-time 25 hours per fortnight

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned in central Geelong, the in North Geelong, the , a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four spanning the Region, that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. and world renowned that that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About Our Facility
The Rapid Assessment Planning Unit (RAPU) is a 16 bed short stay Acute Medical Unit for patients from the Emergency Department that need a short admission and will benefit from intensive, routine allied health input. A multidisciplinary team approach is used to develop a plan of care for a safe and effective discharge from hospital within 48 to 76 hours.
About the Role
The Ward Clerk is responsible for the delivery of consumer focused administrative support; ensuring equity of access throughout the patient’s journey on the ward and to assist the multidisciplinary team by providing efficient and effective clerical support so as to achieve desired outcomes.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing prompt, equitable and accurate customer services in a professional, courteous and helpful manner, ensuring consumer focused standards are continuously maintained.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times in conjunction with Barwon Health’s policy and values.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team.

About the culture
Barwon Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who takes pride in providing high quality service. Barwon Health provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in this specialist area.

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates
• To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our

page on the Barwon Health website. is an easy commute from all suburbs * Access to employee wellness facility

• A genuine community feel - we look after each other
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers

, and the Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) we are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Desirable: Proficient in Barwon Health IT systems, BOSSNET and iPIMS
Essential: Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Essential: Previous employment in an administrative/clerical role
Essential: Flexibility to work rostered shifts and additional hours to meet departmental needs
Contact Person Sharon Simpson
Contact Person Job Title Nurse Unit Manager
Contact Number (03) 4215 9150
Alternate Contact Person Renee Carruthers
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 9150
Closing Date 06/02/2024