Ward Secretary | SICU
- Function
- Administration
- Facility
- Life Groenkloof Hospital
- Position
- Ward Secretary | SICU
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Ward Secretary in the SICU based at Life Groenkloof Hospital reporting to 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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- Conducting basic secretarial duties
- Capturing Data- Labour hours, over times, Night Duties etc.
- Stock controlling and billing.
- Booking staff with agencies for the Theatre
- 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 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
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- Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
- 1-year general administrative experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- The candidate must be able to work independently, manage time effectively and be a team player, energetic, quality focused and flexible.
- Ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
- Co-ordinating of bookings
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Leading my example
- Careers.Groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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.