Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Admin Clinical Support Officer Level 3 Remuneration : $66,027.58 - $68,085.50 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ470901 Where you'll be working Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is steeped in history, with a legacy of nursing and medical firsts to its credit and has paved the way in many clinical areas - both nationally and internationally. Sydney Hospital is Australia's first hospital and dates from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Today, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospitals’ state of the art facilities and professional staff provide a unique blend of general and specialist medical services for the public and community, including a 24 hour emergency services, general medicine including close observation unit, perioperative services, specialist hand and eye surgery. The Hospital is in the heart of the Central Business District in Sydney. The hospital is: - Directly across the road from Martin Place and St James Station - Walking distance to various Bus stops - The Light rail is a walking distance on George St - walking distance Ferry terminal at Circular Quay What you'll be doing 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 purpose of the Clinical Support Officer (CSO) is to provide timely and accurate administrative and transactional services for members of the health care team on designated ward(s)/unit(s) under the direction of a NM/NUM. The CSO will work under broad supervision but will be required to take some independent action. Scope exists for exercising initiative in the application of established work practices and procedures. Decisions affecting the overall functioning and management of the ward/unit remain the responsibility of the NM/NUM. The Clinical Support Officer (CSO) role is a ward/unit based and supports the work activities of nurses, medical staff and allied health staff, with locally determined shift time based on ward/unit service delivery needs. The CSO may provide CSO functions across the health facility or to more than one ward/unit. The CSO works closely with existing administrative staff such as ward clerks and communication officer at the ward/unit level. The role will complement existing roles systems and processes in each organisation. 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 NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. 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 Holds or is willing to undertake a Certificate III in Health Administration or equivalent. Excellent communication skills, including accurate spelling and grammar, good comprehension, confidence in the written and spoken word and ability to deal courteously with people at all levels. Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint or Similar), as well as aptitude for acquiring skills in customised software (e.g HealthRoster, Stafflink, My Health Learning) when and as required. Strong Organisational Skills and ability to meet deadlines. Capacity to work under broad supervision and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective member or a team in a high-pressure, high-volume workplace. 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 Tae Park on Tae.Parkhealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 11 March 2024