Elective Surgery Access Nurse

The Team

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital, and the Surgical & Endoscopy Access Unit within the RHH facilitates the patient journey from surgical outpatient clinics on to elective surgical and endoscopy waiting lists, preparing patients for procedures in conjunction with all surgical specialities and the Department of Anaesthetic & Perioperative Medicine, and schedules patients for procedures in close association with Perioperative Services.

The Role

The Elective Surgery Access Nurse (ESAN):

• Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe, quality, clinically appropriate nursing care, in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
• Supports the designated specialty unit/s and coordinates the patient elective surgery & endoscopy care pathway.
• Is guided by policy, protocol and procedures developed and authorised by the Department of Health (DoH) and the Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Services.
• Has a key role in ensuring that patients arrive on the day of their procedure with all relevant documentation completed and a plan of care in place.
• Works on a day to day basis with the specialty unit and liaises closely with the relevant Perioperative Units. The ESAN assists in the active, safe and consistent management of elective surgery & endoscopy waiting lists in accordance with the Planned Surgery Access Policy & Operational Standards.

You will need

• High level of knowledge and skills combined with significant experience in acute surgical nursing. Knowledge and understanding of pre-admission, admission, discharge and waiting list management principles.
• Advanced level of communication skills: the ability to effectively communicate, negotiate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, diverse stakeholders, patients and their families, including addressing conflict and resolving disputes.
• Patient focus: consistently deliver high levels of patient service, demonstrated by prompt, efficient and personalised service, responding to patient needs and delivering high quality outputs.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours are negotiable with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.

Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455 - $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4. In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Salary Packaging

You'll have access to salary packaging a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Possess, or working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties: Elective Surgery Access Nurse G3-4.docx

Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Brian Dickson
Nurse Manager - Elective Surgery Access,
0409 004 857
rhh.numseaunit@ths.tas.gov.au

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