Ward Clerk
Job no: 908673
Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Administration, Business and Management
- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln
- ASO2 | Part Time Contract 0.7 FTE | Ongoing
- Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a (pro rata)
Be the Heart of the Ward – Ward Clerk Opportunity
We are seeking a reliable and organised Ward Clerk to join our nursing team and provide essential administrative support within a ward, unit, or clinic setting.
In this role, you will manage patient and client information with accuracy and confidentiality, ensuring smooth coordination of communication within the ward and across other hospital services. Your attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively will help keep our healthcare environment running efficiently. You may also be required to work across alternate administrative positions within the Nursing Department, supporting the wider team as needed.
If you thrive in a busy healthcare setting, take pride in providing professional support, and want to be part of a team that values compassion, reliability, and service—we’d love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For:
- Current South Australian Driver's License.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office products, particularly advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel and the creation/maintenance of MS Access Databases.
- Knowledge of Video Conferencing technology.
About Us
With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
Why Join Us
- Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
- Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
Applicant Information
This is a part time vacancy, working 52.5 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 908673
Enquiries
Jessica Van Schoor
Acting Manager Patient Services
Phone: 7669 1016
Email: Jessica.VanSchoor@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - 11:55PM
Attachments
908673 ASO2 Role Description.pdf
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