Ward Admin Officer - Surgical Ward at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, SouthlandInvercargill Salary between 74,090 and $73,941 per annum pro rataSaturday and Sunday 0700 - 1500Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role We are looking for an administrator to join our Surgical Ward team as a Ward Administrator working 0700 - 1500 on Saturday and Sunday. This role will effectively contribute to the smooth running of the ward by providing an efficient and timely administrative support function that is responsive and flexible to the changing needs of the service/organisation.
Tasks include but are not limited to the following: Be the first point of contact for visitors (internal and external) to the ward and handling all manner of enquiries, including being a first point of contact for complaintsRaising purchase orders for office equipment and clinical supplies, maintain ward stock levels and equipment coordination and inventoryOverseeing the cleaning, maintenance and repairs of equipmentTracking and locating clinical records and data entry in patient management systemsAdmitting and discharging patients into hospital systemsEnsuring patient referrals and clinic appointments have been madeAbout the Team/Service/Location Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you We are looking for a new team member to carry out varied administrative duties to support the wider team, and ensure our department runs smoothly. You will be extremely resilient, display maturity whilst making sound decisions, and have a professional can-do attitude in line with our values. As an experienced administrator, you will be skilled at juggling multiple priorities, and able to remain calm under pressure.
Ideally you will bring the following skills and experience: Previous experience in a clerical administration roleBe good at multitasking, and work well under pressureExcellent word processing and data entry skills, with a strong eye for detailA flexible approach with the ability to successfully prioritise your workloadRespectful nature handling confidential and sensitive information in a professional mannerCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settingsSalary range This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA South Island Clerical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the National Health Administration Workers Pay Scale, Band 4A between $70,970 and $73,941 p.a dependent on relevant experience.
How to apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 06 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at ******
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following: Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern
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