Direct Access Colonoscopy Coordinator, Gastroenterology

**Role title: Direct Access Colonoscopy Coordinator**

**Role type**:Permanent part time (20 hours per week)**

**Role grade**:Registered Nurse**

**Department and location**: Gastroenterology** Department**, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst**

**Salary**: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 (pro-rata)**+ super**.**

**Better and fairer care. Always.**

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

**About the role**To provide an expert nurse led clinical service (including advice to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals) related to the Direct Access and Fast Track Colonoscopy facilities.Assessment of referrals for positive Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) and general colonoscopy, triage those identified as high risk, conduct phone interviews and face to face clinics to prepare patients for endoscopy enabling direct access/ fast track colonoscopy.To provide support and clinical service related to the Advanced Endoscopy service. The position may require working in association with the medical clinical lead.Provide timely assessment, care co-ordination, education and follow-up of patients.Collate and prepare reports related to key performance indicators as defined in the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standards (ACSQHC).

**About you**Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.Minimum 4 years post graduate experience, preferably in the specialty field of Gastroenterology/Endoscopy or experience deemed appropriate to the role.A proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilization of evidence-based practice.Demonstrated understanding of the needs of consumers from a range of diverse cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and ability to engage consumers.Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritise competing work requirements across a variety of settings.

**Why work at St Vincent’s?**Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our communityDiscounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness PassportAccess to discounted private health insurance with MedibankAccess to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-freeCommitted to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

**About the hospital**

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful locationSurrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beachesA place of expert clinical care for at-risk peopleClosely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campusCentres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health

**Sponsorship / work rights for Australia**

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

**Pre-employment checks**

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

**Equal opportunity**

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

**How to apply**

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

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Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.