Surgical Liaison Nurse

• Fitzroy location

• Flexible working arrangements

• Full time, Fixed term Maternity Leave backfill until 31st January 2027

About the Role

You will work closely with the Operations Manager for Planned Surgery, the Deputy Planned Surgery Manager, the Planned Surgery Team and the Orthopaedic team to manage the Orthopaedic Surgical Waiting List. Key deliverables in this role include ensuring that within the team we treat patients within their clinically indicated timeframe and facilitate timely access to care for our patients.

Classifications for this position is YU11 ($102,278.80 per annum) pro rata.

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Nursing, which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

• Current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA

• Awareness of the Elective Surgery Policy and the Department of Health requirements.

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month)

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

• Flexible working arrangements accessible

About Planned Surgery

The Planned Surgery Management Team (PSMT) coordinates and case manages patients that are on the St Vincent's Hospital elective surgery waiting list in accordance with the planned surgery waiting list policy and the Department of Health Planned Surgery Access Policy. The PSMT is responsible for the case management of all patients across the surgical specialties at SVHM.

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

The Planned Surgery Management Team (PSMT) coordinates and case manages patients that are on the St Vincent's Hospital planned surgery waiting list in accordance with the elective surgery waiting list policy and the Department of Health Planned Surgery Access Policy. The PSMT is responsible for the case management of all patients across the surgical specialties at SVHM.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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