Ward Clerk - Day Surgery

Theatre

HS1 - Health and Allied Services, Managers Administrative Workers EBA

The Position - A rare Full-time administrative position has become available for a Ward Clerk to join our enthusiastic team of Health Professionals in the Theatre department at Swan Hill District Health. Experienced candidates who are familiar with administrative services, display strong communication and organisational skills are invited to apply for this position.

This position is an integral role, providing high-quality administrative, clerical, and reception support to the Peri-operative Services and Day Procedure Unit.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role is responsible for receiving and coordinating patient admissions, bookings, referrals, theatre lists, appointments, and associated documentation to support the efficient delivery of surgical and procedural services.

You Bring

· Completion of at least the Year 12/VCE or its equivalent that is relevant to the field of practice.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively manage theatre administration tasks, including patient admissions, surgical booking documentation, data entry, and communication between clinical teams, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the capability to prioritise competing demands, maintain accurate patient records, coordinate theatre schedules, and utilise hospital information systems efficiently to support smooth theatre operations.

· Committed to delivering person-centred care through respectful, professional, and collaborative interactions with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members, while demonstrating the organisation's values of integrity, compassion, accountability, and teamwork.

Mandatory requirements (remove or add as per position description)

· Current National Police Check, or will to obtain.

· Working with Children’s Check, or will to obtain.





· NDIS worker screening check, or will to obtain.

· Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers).

About Swan Hill: Swan Hill is situated in North-West Victoria. Located on the beautiful banks of the Murray River with multiple tourist attractions and community events in the surrounding region.

About Swan Hill District Health: Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. At Swan Hill District Health (SHDH), our vision is to provide connected care, best experience for our community.

SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Whilst encouraging and supporting work/life balance, SHDH also provides:

®A dynamic workplace ®Discounted Corporate gym memberships

®Salary Sacrifice/Packaging ®Professional Development opportunities

®Employee Assistance Program

Attract Connect Stay; our community are excited to see you and your family arrive. Let us help you connect; schools, partner employment, clubs, housing and the things that matter to you when building your new life.

To apply for this position please email your Cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and up-to-date CV, via our SHDH Website link SHDH Apply for this Job

You will find the position description on our website – Vacant positions

Swan Hill District Health is an equal prospect employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let us know by contacting [email protected]

Applications close: COB Friday 4th Dec

Swan Hill District Health reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to this date.

📌 Ward Clerk – Theatre - Day Surgery (Swan Hill)
🏢 Swan Hill District Health
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