Position Title: Elective Surgery Access Coordinator
Classification: ZA7
Department: Elective Surgery Access Unit

Contract Dates: 07 July 2025 – 04 July 2027
Hours: 64 hours per fortnight

Applications Open: 10 June 2025

What We Offer
At Bass Coast Health, we value and support our staff. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free onsite parking

Petrol discounts at a local station

Onsite accommodation (where applicable)

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Discounted gym memberships at a local fitness centre

About the Role:
The Elective Surgery Access Coordinator (ESAC) is responsible for the provision and coordination of patients accessing the elective surgery services at BCH and health service compliance with the Department of Health & Humans Services’ Elective Surgery Access Policy.

The ESAC liaises frequently with Medical Consultants, Visiting Medical Officers, Practice Managers, Operating Suite Nurse Unit Manager, Nurse Unit Managers and Executive to continuously strengthen and improve the patient’s elective surgical journey.

The ESAC oversees the pre-admission process for surgical patients and monitors and reports booked theatre and surgical outpatient sessions and Waiting List data as required by the Executive and Board of Directors.

Key Selection Criteria:

MANDATORY:

Entitlement to work within Australia

A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date

Provision of valid Working with Children Check

Provision of a NDIS Worker Screening Check

Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in accordance with Secretary, Department of Health Directions

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse/minimum 3 years’ experience

Strong Clinical Background preferably in the peri-operative area

Previous experience in developing and managing a successful team

Demonstrated ability in data analysis ad interpretation

Well-developed time management skills with ability to prioritise completing demands

Highly developed communication and negotiation skills

High level of computer literacy with experience in iPM

Ability to develop creative solutions to achieve set goals

DESIRABLE:

Experience in elective surgery waiting list management

Understanding of elective surgery access guidelines

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application via Seek, including:

A current resume

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

📅 Applications close on 20 June 2025

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact the HR department at [email protected].