Ward Admin Officer - Surgical Ward
March 12, 2025
Ward Admin Officer - Surgical Ward
- Southland Hospital, Permanent Fulltime 1 FTE
- Salary between $70,970 and $73,941 per annum pro rata
- Career Development Opportunities
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are looking for an administrator to join our Surgical Ward team as a Ward Administrator working Monday to Sunday.
This role will effectively contribute to the smooth running of the ward by providing an efficient and timely administrative support function that is responsive and flexible to the changing needs of the service/organisation.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Be the first point of contact for visitors (internal and external) to the ward and handling all manner of enquires, including being a first point of contact for complaints
- Raising purchase orders for office equipment and clinical supplies, maintain ward stock levels and equipment coordination and inventory
- Overseeing the cleaning, maintenance and repairs of equipment
- Tracking and locating clinical records and data entry in patient management systems
- Admitting and discharging patients into hospital systems
- Ensuring patient referrals and clinic appointments have been made
About the Team/Service/ Location
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
We are looking for a new team member to carry out varied administrative duties to support the wider team, and ensure our department runs smoothly. You will be extremely resilient, display maturity whilst making sound decisions, and have a professional can-do attitude in line with our values.
As an experienced administrator you will be skilled at juggling multiple priorities, and able to remain calm under pressure.
Ideally you will bring the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in a clerical administration role
- Be good at multitasking, and work well under pressure
- Excellent word processing and data entry skills, with a strong eye for detail
- A flexible approach with the ability to successfully prioritise your workload
- Respectful nature handling confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 26 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
