Ward Clerk - Care Of The Older Person And Community Transition Service (Co-Act)

Description:

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northfield
• Acute & Urgent Care
• Salary ASO2 - $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time up to 27/04/2026
• This position is required to work across a 7-day roster.

About the role

You’ll be joining a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, where collaboration across professions is key. Together, we’re creating something fresh—bringing together a wide range of expertise to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Whether you're looking to grow your skills, take on a new challenge, or be part of something from the ground up, this is your opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of our service.

The position is responsible for:

• Recording patient movements, transfers and discharges (planned and completed) in Sunrise EMR & PAS;
• Adhering to procedures regarding the confidentiality and security of patient medical records whilst held in the ward;
• Recording inpatient episodes of care for funding purposes by ensuring relevant finance forms are completed.
• Ensuring the maintenance and supply of clinical and administrative equipment, supplies, and services to the ward by creating online requisitions using Oracle and non-catalogue items,
  • including the receipting of goods
  • following up on outstanding orders
  • actioning and processing invoices received through Basware.
• Other administrative functions as required

About You:

You’re someone who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly. You're excited by the opportunity to be part of something new and to support the service.

Whether you’re experienced in healthcare administration or looking to build on your skills, you bring strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive, can-do attitude. You understand the importance of excellent communication and take a patient-focused approach in everything you do.

You enjoy being part of a multidisciplinary team and are confident using systems and processes to support clinical and operational staff.

Most importantly, you’re ready to play a vital role in shaping a new service that makes a real difference to patients and their families.

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 900896

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 2 May 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

900896 RD Ward Clerk - Care of the Older Person and community Transition Service (CO-ACT).pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.