Ward Clerk | Surgical/Medical overflow Ward
- Function
- Administration
- Facility
- Life Bedford Gardens Hospital
- Position
- Ward Clerk | Surgical/Medical overflow Ward
- Introduction
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A vacancy has arisen for a Ward Clerk position reporting to the 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 team.
- Critical Outputs
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- 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 effective communication between customers and colleagues.
- Manage and control stock in the ward.
- Requirements
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- Grade 12.
- Minimum of 2 years hospital experience as a stock controller/ward clerk
- Knowledge of SAP system is essential.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
- Good listening and communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing (negotiation)
- Drive & energy
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Ethical behaviour
- Recruitment.BedfordGardens@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Monday, August 4, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.