Elective Surgery Access Nurse

4 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Department of Health, Tasmania Full time

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 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 is 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: Individuals will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, negotiate and collaborate with members of multidisciplinary teams, diverse stakeholders, patients and their families: including the ability to address conflict and resolve disputes.
  • Patient Focus: Individuals will consistently and enthusiastically deliver high levels of patient service demonstrated by the provision of prompt, efficient and personalised service, responding to patient needs and a commitment to delivering high quality outputs.

Details of appointment:

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 50 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

  • Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated 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 full time, part time, and casual 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 package 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.

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.

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,
0409004857
rhh.numseaunit@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health.

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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