If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via 'Employee Login' using your network log in details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available. Full time, permanent role located in the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital$58k base + salary packaging + super (pro-rata for part time)Family friendly and supportive team cultureAustin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.
We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Aged Care and Rehabilitation Department Our Aged Care and Rehabilitation area is currently offering the below exciting opportunity for a Ward Clerk to join our team.
Ward 11 is a 28-bed rehabilitation unit that specialises in orth-geriatrics, wound management and GEM.
Rehabilitation aims to improve independence and confidence by restoring and relearning skills that have been affected by illness or injury.
Each patient's goal is individualised after assessment by the multidisciplinary team.
The Ward 11 team includes medical, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics and social work.
About the role As an Austin Health Ward Clerk, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient reception and clerical services, maintaining patient records and upholding the philosophies of the unit.
The ward clerk will deliver customer-focused service to patients, their families and visitors, and provide administrative assistance to the clinical ward staff and accurate data transmission of patient movement.
Key responsibilities will see you: Collaborate with nursing staff and promote excellent customer service, delivering prompt and efficient responses to customers.Communicate effectively and promote a supportive team approach within the ward to ensure good working relationships.Provide organisational support of patient movement and the delivery of care as directed by the patient care teams.About you You will be someone who enjoys working as part of a supportive team committed to excellence in patient care.
You'll have an interest in self-development and education, and actively seek out opportunities to grow your skillset.
You'll further have:
The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formBasic IT skillsDesirable - Certificate 3 in medical administrationWorking at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.
Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: Greater take-home pay through generous salary packagingA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring and career development opportunitiesOnsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclistsWork with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jessica Walters, Nurse Unit Manager at ******
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity?
Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: Thursday 16 January 2025
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