Vacancies

Ward Secretary

Function
Finance/Administration
Facility
Life St. Dominic’s Hospital & St. Lukes
Position
Ward Secretary
Introduction

A vacancy has arisen for a Ward Secretary position reporting to the Unit Manager, Fiona Fortein.  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
  • 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)
  • General administrative experience – at least 1 year
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
  • Co-ordinating of bookings and patient transport.
Competencies
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
  • Attention to detail.
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Professional and technical proficiency
  • Excellence orientation
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
  • Action orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
Email
StDominicsRecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date
Friday, December 13, 2024

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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.


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