Ward Clerk

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Ongoing
• Full Time (80 hours per fortnight and ADO, Monday toFriday)
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1)
• Located at The Alfred - Ward 4WB
• Great staff benefits

The Department

Ward 4WB is an Acute Medical/Surgical ward that specialises in caring for patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions. It is a fast paced, dynamic environment with a diverse and complex patient group. Our passionate and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team work together to achieve excellence in quality patient care.

The Role

The Ward Clerk position is part of the 4WB team who engages with patients, families, the multidisciplinary team & other departments as part of their daily role. The Ward Clerk is responsible for maintaining up to date patient data throughout their admission & works closely with the Nurse Manager & Resource Nurse to provide prompt management of admissions, discharges & transfers of patients.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Has previous experience within a healthcare setting
• Has high level of expertise in Microsoft Office packages & previous IT knowledge of hospital systems
• Has advanced communication skills
• Can work as part of a complex team & independently within their scope of practice
• Excellent time management skills
• Previous consumer engagement experience

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Discounted health insurance
• Car parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite gym
• Child care services

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Rachael Lord - ra.lord@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 25th June 2024.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website:www.alfredhealth.org.au