Ward Clerk | Ward B5 | Christchurch Waipapa Hospital

• Christchurch - Christchurch Waipapa Hospital - Ward B5 Gastroenterology and Oncology ward
• 0 .2 FTE (8 hours per week) - Wednesday each week (7.30am to 4pm) with possible relief in the event there is sickness or annual leave to cover.
• Permanent part time

Health 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Ward B5 is a 32-bed combined gastroenterology and oncology ward.

We are looking for a passionate Ward Clerk to join our gastroenterology and oncology team on a part-time basis. This role will be based at Christchurch Hospital. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate that has a strong administration background coupled with great customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, challenging environment.

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 3/Profile 3

For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement please follow the link below:

PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL (tewhatuora.govt.nz)

• Meet and greet patients and whānau
• Confidentiality - check with patients and whānau on how they would like their name displayed or not
• Management of phone calls into ward/unit
• Contact person for the ward/ unit and communicate between departments
• Supply and equipment ordering
• Manage patient bookings
• Manage the rostering system
• Process patient information and records

About you

• Experience using a Patient Management System (desirable)
• Intermediate Microsoft Suite Skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Very high levels of confidentiality
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and have high levels of initiative
• A willingness to help those around you
• Organisational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Able to pick up and use new systems and technology

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.