Ward Clerk - Orthopaedics

In these part-time Ward Clerk opportunities, based in Richmond, you will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our Orthopaedics wards. You will deliver excellent customer service to patients, visitors, medical staff and ward teams, while supporting safe and effective patient care.

As one of the largest joint replacement centres in the Asia-Pacific region, our Orthopaedics service supports thousands of patients each year to regain movement, confidence and independence. Our teams deliver:

• 4,000+ joint replacements annually
• 1,100+ trauma patient admissions
• A broad mix of elective and acute surgical care

You will make an impact by:

• Providing timely and accurate administrative support to nursing staff
• Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with ward and team administration
• Creating, managing and maintaining accurate medical records
• Managing phone calls and enquiries, acting as a warm and professional first point of contact for patients and visitors
• Coordinating patient admissions, transfers and discharges within patient information systems
• Liaising with medical teams, support services, referrers and other key stakeholders across the hospital

Ward Clerk Units - positions available:

Ward 5 Lee - part time hours 19 hours per week

• Tuesday and Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Saturday (if available): 8:00am – 12:00pm

Ward 6 Lee - part time 32 hours per week

• Tuesday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

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About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.