Ward Clerk

Permanent part time contract - 0.5 FTE
- Monday to Friday 3.30 ' 7.30 OR 1600-2000Mō te tūnga | About the role

Parkside Ground Medical (PGM ) is a 33 BED ward which admits all Medical patients with a number of
conditions. Currently we are also the COVID ward for Christchurch Hospital. PGM
has 12 fresh air exchanges every hour so is one of the safest places you can
work in COVID TIMES.
Our service cares for all ages of Medical patients from 16 years to 106.
It is a very busy ward with a number of discharges and transfers from the Acute
Medical Assessment unit and from ED. PGM is a team whom work closely together
and ensure everyone is supportive.

**The Role**: Where
you fit in
Our clerical team provide a key role in the
effective function of our ward. The work involves transaction of admissions,
discharges, transfers and management of patient records.
Working in the reception area you will be the first
point of contact for patients, whanau, visitors and various hospital and health
provider staff.
To be successful in this role you will ideally be
from a clerical background, be an excellent communicator and have fantastic
organisational skills. As front of house you will need a friendly and welcoming
disposition and a willingness to help those around you.

**Responsibilities include**:

- General clerical and administrative tasks
- Entering information to the patient management system
- Booking patients for clinic appointments
- Answering phones and greeting patients and their families
- Delivering great customer service Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**This role requires the following**:

- Have administrative experience
- Have an eye for detail and a high level of accuracy in your work
- Be an excellent communicator and uphold a professional manner with

patients and colleagues
- Have strong computer skills
- Ideally have a health background or a basic understanding of
medical terminology
- Be able to prioritise and keep calm in busy situations
- Database experience is desirableMō mātou | About Us
From July this year, Canterbury District Health
Board transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand. Te Whatu Ora,
Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across
New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national
levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into
its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in
the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health
services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region.
'Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all
we do'
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi
and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront
of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and
protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast
community.
The culture at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, is driven by

**our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value''''s)**:

- Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
- Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te

pono.
- Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā huaNgā hua |
Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora ' Waitaha [Health NZ]
When you work at Te Whatu Ora ' Waitaha [Health NZ]
you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We
offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are
always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts
from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha,
you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your
unique self.
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles
at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, there could be a place for you Please visit our
careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Te Whatu Ora '
Waitaha [Health NZ]
Applications will be processed as they are
The Future of the Health Industry
only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is
Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required
to perform your role under the Health Order. As a person working in the health
and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people,
some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the risk that
you may contract Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep
you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential
transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of
your employment.
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai