Ward Clerk

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

Join CGH to provide essential admin support in our collaborative, patient-focused Ward Clerk team. Multiple permanent part-time and Casual roles available across multiple wards offering varies hours, and additional relief shifts.

Seeking expression or interest from Internal and External candidates.

About Central Gippsland Health 

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation. 

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

About Department

The ward clerk team have a personal approach to patient-centred care and work within a collaborative team environment providing support and share knowledge amongst all team members.

About the Role

In this role you will provide administrative support to Nursing staff and within a large multidisciplinary team, providing excellent service to our community.

We currently have multiple Ward Clerk positions available 24/7 and including some weekend shifts. These roles encompass positions across all acute wards at CGH, as well as relief and Night Admin Ward Clerk roles.

Duties

• Participate in processes related to admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Maintain patient records in accordance with Health Information Standards.
• Liaise with other health care providers and community services regarding patient’s requirements on discharge.
• Answer, screen and direct telephone inquiries to relevant personnel and patients.
• Maintain appropriate levels of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient delivery of care.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Minimum Certificate III in Business Management or equivalent experience in relevant field.                                                                                                           

Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Social Club

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application

To obtain a copy of the position descriptions, please reach out to the HR team at 03 5143 8530 or hradmin@cghs.com.au 

For questions regarding the position, contact Ward Clerk Team Leader, Kellie Carter - kellie.carter@cghs.com.au 

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.