Surgical Liaison Nurse

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

• Fitzroy location

• Permanent, 0.8FTE (32 hours per week)

About the Role

As the Planned Surgical Liaison Nurse, you will co-ordinate, negotiate and manage the transition of care of patients throughout the continuum. You will be primarily responsible for managing the Endoscopy Planned Surgery waiting list according to the waiting list policy and streamlining the elective admission process.

The Planned Surgery Liaison nurse will coordinate the procedure schedule with consideration for the patient's clinical urgency and equitable draw down from the planned surgery waiting list.   

• Aware of the Planned Surgery Waitlist Policy principles with regards to when patients are placed on the planned surgery waiting list

• Liaise with surgical staff and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate case management of patients

• Monitor elective surgery cancellations and arrange appropriate follow up

• Monitor Category 1 patients to ensure they are treated within 30 days.

• Manage Category 2 & 3 patients to ensure they are treated within their designated time frame set by the Department of Health

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

Your Contribution

As an experienced, motivated and passionate Registered Nurse you will bring demonstrated knowledge and commitment to a patient-centred care framework. Your strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team will see you thrive in our multidisciplinary team environment.

You will also have:

• Current AHPRA Registration

• Ability to work in an ever-changing and fast paced environment

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills

• Experience in the relevant area of clinical practice  

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

• Possess advanced negotiation and interpersonal skills   

• Demonstrate an ability to develop, plan, promote and market new care concepts   

• Understanding of pre-admission, admission and discharge planning principles   

• Possess sound analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills 

• Post Graduate Qualifications are highly desirable

• Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs including our Employee Assistance Program and STAR (our Peer supported stress management program)

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

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay

• Close to 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 available

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.

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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