Ward Clerk

Function

Administration

Facility

Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital

Position

Ward Clerk

Introduction

An exciting opportunity exists at Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital for the position of Ward Clerk, reporting to the ICU Unit Manager. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective: interdepartmental liaising, communication and Administrative support to the nursing tea.

Critical Outputs

• Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve targets.
• To ensure the speedy and effective execution of non-nursing activities.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensuring a safe environment in all areas of the unit through staying up to date with safety standards and protocols.
• Knowledge of emergency plans and actions.
• Elimination of medico legal risks through the correct identification and filing of patient’s documentation.
• Maintenance of a positive appearance and behavior, within and outside hospital relation.
• Friendly and helpful client service.
• Live up to the Quality principles.
• Professional secrecy and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues.
• Ensuring of effective communication between customers and colleagues

Requirements

• Matric Grade 12
• Minimum of 1-year of current private hospital experience as a ward clerk
• Knowledge of SAP system would be an advantage
• Listening and communication skills.
• People and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Competencies

• Managing calls.
• Diary management.
• Planning, organizing of meetings.
• Taking minutes.
• Customer relations management
• Preparing presentations.
• General Office Management.
• Managing ad hoc projects.

Email

Candace.lottering@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Monday, August 18, 2025