Clinical Support Officer (Administrative Clinical Support Officer Level 3)

About the role

The Clinical Support officer (CSO) role will be ward / unit based and support the work activities of nurses, midwives, medical staff and allied health staff, with locally determined shift times based on patient and ward / unit service delivery needs.

The CSO will provide CSO functions across the health facility or to more than one ward / unit; complement existing roles, systems and processes in each organisation; work closely with existing administrative staff such as Ward Clerks and Communication Officers at the ward / unit level; provide timely and accurate administrative / transactional services for members of the health care team on designated wards / units under the direction of the N / MUM; work under broad supervision but will be required to take some independent action

Scope exists for exercising initiative in the application of established work practices and procedures. Decisions affecting the overall functioning and management of the ward / unit remain the responsibility of the N / MUM.

We are looking for someone who has ...

• Holds or is willing to undertake a Certificate III in Health Administration or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills including accurate spelling, good comprehension, confidence in the spoken word and ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
• Capacity to work under broad supervision and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective member of a team in a high pressure, high volume work environment.

What we can offer you (for eligible employees) ...

About working for SLHD

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Applications Close : 27 February 2024