Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Administrative Officer Level 2 Remuneration : $31.21 - $32.24 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 16 Requisition ID : REQ463385 The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’ . SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Ward Clerk/ Administrative Officer is responsible for the provision of reception and clerical services to Birthing Services. The Ward Clerk will be based in Delivery Suite but required to work in a relief capacity in other clinical areas on occasion. This position is responsible to t he Nursing Unit Manager for Birthing Services. To function as the ward receptionist to all enquiries made at the desk and assist people with their enquiries as appropriate. Update and maintain Patient Flow Portal Prepare ward charts for new admissions Update the Ward Admissions Book Daily Print and collect patient identification labels as necessary Update and maintain Patient handover sheets and Induction of labour sheets Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service. A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements. In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant. Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Selection Criteria Able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a busy fast paced environment. Demonstrated commitment to the provision of high level quality and customer focused services A commitment to the provision of excellent health care services to women Experience and adaptability in the use of computer software Ability to work with and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrate sound problem solving skills Previous experience in a clerical capacity Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Prue Shipway on prue.shipwayhealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 19 February 2024