Nurse Coordinator

14 hours ago

Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time

**Reference Number**:4151

**Category**:Nursing

**Department**:Planned Procedures, Endoscopy & Endoscopy Services

**_Are you a current Austin Health employee?_**

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

**About the Surgery, Anaesthesia and Procedural Medicine Division**

The Surgical Nurse Coordinator is part of the Planned Surgery and Endoscopy Access Team within the Division of Surgery, Anaesthesia and Procedural Medicine (SAPM). The SAPM Division is responsible for over 50,000 planned surgical procedures per year being delivered to the community serviced by Austin Health.

**About the role**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Surgical Nurse Coordinator to join our team. The Planned Surgical Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the management and coordination of patients on the Planned Surgery Preparation List. This is an ongoing, full time Monday - Friday position in our Ophthalmology Surgical Unit.

A regular day will see you:

- Provide a comprehensive and effective clinical pre-admission processes for planned surgery patients
- Booking of planned surgery theatre lists and ensuring planned surgery patients have timely access to care
- Ensure the educational needs of the patient and their carer/family are met through a variety of mediums
- Work closely with relevant staff including the planned surgery booking team, surgical units, unit managers, patient access and flow, bed management, outpatients, theatre & anaesthetics and other liaison nurses across Austin Health
- Attend, lead and coordinate Ophthalmology specialist clinics, ensuring high quality patient care through effective multidisciplinary collaboration

**About you**

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to providing outstanding patient care. You’ll be comfortable problem-solving in a variety of complex situations and at ease working both autonomously and as part of a dynamic team.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

- Registered Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) without restrictions
- Advanced level of knowledge and expertise in the planned surgery booking processes, Planned Surgery Access Policy (PSAP) and the role and function of the surgical nurse coordinator
- Sound clinical assessment skills and demonstrated leadership ability
- A patient-centred approach to evidence-based care delivery

**Our benefits**

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.

**Work with us**

**Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the**position description** for further details.**

**Application closing date: Sunday 2 November 2025

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