Surgical Liaison Nurse

Requisition No: 5605

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Surgery Endoscopy Anaesthesia Services

Program: Planned Surgery and Endoscopy

Department: Elective Bookings

Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Secto

Job Function: Nursing

Project:

• Location: Footscray/Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time
• Salary: RN ANUM Year 1 to 2 (YW11 to YW12)

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Planned Surgery and Endoscopy Access team as a Ongoing, Full Time Planned Surgery Liaison Nurse. This crucial role focuses on optimising patient preparation and streamlining surgical pathways to ensure the efficient and safe delivery of planned surgical procedures.

As the Planned Surgery Liaison Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, from initial referral to surgery. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct comprehensive patient assessments, proactively identify, and mitigate potential delays, and ensure all patient care aligns with the Department of Health's Planned Surgery Access Policy. You will be a patient advocate, ensuring a positive and seamless surgical experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Comprehensive patient assessment and readiness for surgery evaluation.
• Collaboration with surgical units and multidisciplinary teams to support patient optimization.
• Maintaining compliance with the Planned Surgery Access Policy & Elective Surgery Information System (ESIS).
• Enhancing theatre efficiency through effective list planning.
• Facilitating collaborative partnerships with other health services.
• Providing expert clinical knowledge and leadership within the unit.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant post-graduate qualification or extensive relevant clinical experience.
• Demonstrated skills in acute nursing care.
• Effective management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Innovation, resourcefulness, and adaptability to change.
• Perioperative/Surgical nursing experience.
• Commitment to high-quality, safe, and person-centred care.

Position Description

About Western Health:

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 16 October 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Rona Rinosa (Planned Surgery & Endoscopy NUM) on

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies