#521618 Clinical Support Officer Department of Palliative Care Calvary Mater Newcastle Permanent Full time Full-Time Permanent Salary Classification: Administration Officer Level 3 Year 1 - 2 Remuneration: $33.30 - $34.33 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging options designed to reduce your taxable income.
THE ROLE: The Clinical Support Officer (CSO) is responsible for assisting the Nursing Unit Manager by undertaking administration tasks relevant to maintaining a high-quality clinical service.
The CSO will perform the administrative tasks required by the NUM to enable the NUM to perform their clinical responsibilities within the Palliative Care Department.
The CSO will possess exceptional organisational skills required to set priorities and manage time effectively.
Decisions affecting the overall functioning and nurse management of the Palliative Care unit remain the responsibility of the Nurse Unit Manager.
Part time applicants will also be considered.
DUTIES: Workforce matters including rostering, replacement of staff, expected and unexpected leave coverage.
Liaising with Human Resources and Payroll to clarify pay and leave enquiries.
Tasks as directed by the Nurse Unit Manager to support the recruitment of staff to the ward/unit.
Administrative activities related to the management of performance reviews for nursing staff.
Producing reports on finance and quality parameters/indicators.
Maintain Nurse Unit Manager Outlook Calendar and schedule appointments/meetings as required.
Support and participate in the administrative aspects of quality accreditation processes and incident management.
Maintain staff credentialing, registration and monitoring mandatory training register.
Stores purchasing and reconciling of invoices received.
ABOUT YOU: Hold, or is willing to undertake a Certificate III in Health Administration Demonstrated experience in providing efficient administrative support with strong organisational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal confidently and professionally with people at all levels.
Experience with rostering and leave management Demonstrated experience in word processing, excel spreadsheet data entry and specialty IT programs as required.
For further information please contact Sheree Martin, Nurse Manager- Palliative Care on 02 49850364 or ****** WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area.
Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement.
Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information.
Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits: Fitness Passport.
Gender Neutral parental leave Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 % Superannuation contributions at 11% ADO's each month (for full-time employees) Novated leasing available for eligible employees 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?
Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery.
Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes.
Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight.
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
Click 'Apply for Job' and follow the prompts.
As part of your application, you will be asked to: Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user) Attach a current resume.
Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
And cover letter (1-2 pages max.)
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you'll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart.
Care from the heart.
If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.