Ward Clerk - Special Care Nursery

• Make a difference as a Ward Clerk in the Special Care Nursery at University Hospital Geelong in a dynamic, supportive working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Permanent full time – 76 hours per fortnight

About Barwon Health

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 University Hospital Geelong precinct in central Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the innovative Sunrise Centre,  Barwon Health North a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four Aged care centres spanning the Region, Mental Health Services that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Community Health and Dental service and world renowned Research that that advances health and wellbeing for all.  Explore all of our comprehensive services here.

About the facility 

Barwon Health’s Maternity Service provides birthing support to more than 2500 families each year. 

Services include specialty pregnancy care clinics, including midwives clinics, adolescent pregnancy care, chemical dependency pregnancy care, shared care, midwifery group practice and specialist obstetric clinics. Midwifery Group Practice is a model of care that offers women the continuity of a known midwife as their care provider throughout their pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

At University Hospital Geelong we offer families access to our Birth Suite, Maternity Ward and a state-of-the-art Special Care Nursery. 

Barwon Health's SCN is a level 5 capability maternity/neonatal service. Cot capacity for 20, staffed to 12 cots, with 2 resuscitation bays. Staff attend high risk births, attend codes and MET calls as required. Family focus is part of our care pathways along with inclusivity and cultural safety. Evidence based best practice principles are important in the provision of neonatal care for our nursery.

About the role 

In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of consumer focused administrative support, ensuring equity of access throughout the patient’s journey on the ward and assist the multidisciplinary team by providing efficient and effective clerical support to achieve desired outcomes. 

About the culture

Barwon Health Special Care Nursery is a vibrant and professional area within the Women's & Children's services, with a focus on education and provision of best practice Neonatal Care.

What we offer

• 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  
• Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD 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
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! 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

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

Diversity and Inclusion

]We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities. 

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

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.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at ***************@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.