Central Waitlist Officer - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government

ACT Government

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Canberra, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Central Waitlist Officer

Part-time Temporary:

Closes: 27 April 2023:

Classification:
Administrative Services Officer Class 3

Salary:
$68,685 - $73,920 plus superannuation

Position No:

IN

Directorate:
Canberra Health Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 April 2023

Our Vision:
creating exceptional health care together

Our Role:
to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values:
Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

Position Overview

Territory Wide Surgical Services forms part of the Clinical Operations Division within Canberra Hospital and Health Services of ACT Health and supports the provision of effective public surgical services in ACT public hospitals.

The role of the Territory Wide Surgical Services Team is to establish, review and update policy that governs the management of elective surgery for ACT public hospitals.

The service also provides support for initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness for elective surgery including managing access to surgery through the Central Waitlist Service and the Telephone information Service.

A key strategic priority for this service is to deliver timely access to effective and safe hospital care.

Therefore, another key role of this service is to work collaboratively with all hospitals to develop and implement Territory Wide initiatives that are aimed at improving access to elective surgery and services.

About You

Behavioural Capabilities

Strong communication, organisational and time management skills with a high level of drive and initiative.
Ability to adapt and be flexible to accommodate change and provide response services to meet the department's needs.
Ability to work as part of a small team displaying leadership skills, and is a positive advocate and representative of the service.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Knowledge of ACT Patient Administration System (ACTPAS) is desirable but not essential. A high level of keyboard and administrative skills in a health environment would be an advantage.
Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
Fulfill the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.
Undergo a preemployment National Police Check.

Note:

This is a part-time temporary position available at 22.05 hours per week for a period of six months with the possibility of permanency.

The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata. This position may be assessed on selection criteria and referee reports only.

LI-DNI

Career interest categories:

Administration and Governance
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services