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 position
• Part time (48 hours per fortnight), Tuesday - Thursday
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1
• Located at Sandringham Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

General Medical Ward, G2 Sandringham Hospital
Ward G2 is an acute general medical ward with 10 plus beds that cares for patients with both acute and chronic conditions. G2 can be a fast-paced environment which requires the ward clerk at front of house to be able to priorities tasks, work well within a team and escalate in a timely way. 

The Role

The Ward Clerk position is part of the G2 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

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Kylie Harkin (Ward G2 Manager) via email: [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Monday 14th October 2024.

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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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