Ward Clerk - Infusion and Oncology

Ward Clerk - Infusion Centre

Permanent part-time (16 hours per week /2 days per week)

Cabrini Malvern

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By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.

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Ward Clerk – Be the Heart of Our Ward!

At Cabrini Health, we foster a collaborative, patient-focused environment where compassion, teamwork, and efficiency are at the core of everything we do. As a Ward Clerk, you’ll be the face of our ward, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the unit while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and exceptional service.

About the role

Cabrini’s Day Oncology and Infusion Centre provides patients with access to a comprehensive range of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other infusion services.

We are currently seeking a committed and compassionate Ward Clerk to join our team on a part-time basis (2 days per week). This role involves providing clerical and reception support, along with general administrative assistance as needed. The successful candidate will ideally be available to commence as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities include:

• Greeting and assisting visitors, patients, and staff in a courteous and professional manner

• Providing efficient reception services and maintaining a welcoming environment

• Handling telephone calls and enquiries promptly and appropriately

• Responding to patient requests or referring them to the appropriate team member

• Ensuring confidentiality and discretion when managing sensitive information

About You

You are a motivated and reliable individual with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality service. You will bring:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems

• Recent experience in a ward or unit reception role

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a courteous phone manner and strong attention to detail

• A flexible and positive approach, with the ability to adapt to changing needs

• Initiative, self-motivation, and a willingness to ask for support when required

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Interested? For further information view the full position description here or contact Kirsten Seletto - Nurse Manager on 03 9508 1804

Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so don’t wait to get your application in.

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.