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.

• Permanent positions
• Part time (56 hours per fortnight) Monday-Tuesday and weekend shifts available
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1)
• Located at Sandringham Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

ACE, G3 Sandringham Hospital

The Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) model now sits in Ward G3 at Sandringham Hospital. This 12+ bed unit provides 24/7 General Medical care for older persons with acute care needs and geriatric syndromes. We are focused on enhancing independence and functional ability, the multidisciplinary team offers comprehensive assessments within the first 24 hours, with ongoing support from Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health professionals, as well as Geriatric Consultant care.

The Role

The Ward Clerk position is part of the G3/ACE team who engages with patients, families, the Multidisciplanary 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 NM & Resource Nurse to provide prompt management of admissions, discharges & transfers of patients.

Experience and Skills 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 & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Kylie Harkin, Ward G3 Manager - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 18th June 2025.

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 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