Nurse Pool Ward Clerk - Sandringham Hospital

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 (x2)

Part-time at 40 hours per fortnight (flexibility considered if requested)

16:00-20:00 PM Monday-Friday

Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Classification HS1

Sandringham Hospital Location

The Department

The Nursing Workforce provides support across Alfred Health through Bank and Pool cover. Our team comprises people who are able to work across a variety of specialities and adapt to new ward environments every day. 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 and a major provider of specialist state-wide services to the people of Victoria.

This role will be based at Sandringham Hospital.

The Position Summary

Ward Clerks are responsible for the coordination of communication, patient services and clerical functions as directed by the Nurse Manager of the designated ward or department.  

• Word Processing (as applicable)  
• Facilitate communication within the ward  
• Arrange and coordinate patient services  
• Clerical Duties  
• Promote and maintain good customer relations with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel.  
• If necessary to be away from the desk area, ensure the registered nurse in charge of the ward is notified.   
• Be aware of your role during emergency procedures.  
• Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times  
• Key role in ensuring communication reaches patient’s  

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Good communication
• Clerical skills
• Typing and computer skills
• Previous hospital administrative experience is desirable

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Access to health and well-being incentives
• Discounted health insurance 
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

For further enquiries, please contact Shiera Baladad, Associate Nurse Manager Bank and Pool, at S.Baladad@alfred.org.au

Applications close Monday 25th November 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