Planned Surgery - Surgical Liaison Nurse Permanent Part Time (Endoscopy)
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location
• Permanent, Part Time (24 hours per week)
About the Role
The Endoscopy Surgical Liaison Nurse will co-ordinate, negotiate and manage the transition of care of patients throughout the continuum. You will be primarily responsible for managing the Planned Surgery preparation list according to the Planned Surgery Access (2024) policy, streamline the planned admission process, and work towards decreasing wait for surgery and length of stay.
• Aware of the Planned Surgery Access Policy principles with regards to when patients are placed on the preparation list
• Liaise with surgical staff and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate case management of patients
• Monitor cancellations and arrange appropriate follow up
• Monitor Category 1 patients to ensure they are treated within 30 days.
• Manage Category 2 & 3 patients to ensure they are treated within their designated time frame set by the Department of Health
Classifications for this position will be UY11 ($111,930.00 per annum, pro rata).
Your Contribution
• Bachelor of Nursing, which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• At least 3 years postgraduate acute surgical nursing experience
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
About Planned Surgery
The Planned Surgery Management Team (PSMT) coordinates and case manage patients that are on the St Vincent’s Hospital Endoscopy preparation list in accordance with the Planned Surgery Access policy and the Department of Health Access Policy. The PSMT is responsible for the case management all patients across the surgical and endoscopy specialties at SVHM.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan