Surgical Liaison Nurse
St Vincent's Health Australia
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Fitzroy, VIC
money_bagA$102,278.80 p/a
domainHealthcare & Medical → Nursing - High Acuity
scheduleContract
home_workOn-site
Posted 8 days ago
- Excellent benefits including salary packaging
- Fitzroy location
- Part Time, FIxed Term (Parental Leave cover). 0.5 FTE from November 2025 - November 2026 + an additional 0.3 FTE from December 2025 - June 2026.
About the Role
The Planned Surgical Liaison Nurse will co-ordinate, negotiate and manage the transition of care of patients throughout the continuum. You will be primarily responsible for managing the Planned Surgery preparation list according to the access policy, streamline the elective admission process, and work towards decreasing wait for surgery and length of stay. - Aware of the Planned Surgery Access Policy (2024) principles with regards to when patients are placed on the preparation 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
- Ensure auditing is up to date and patient care coordination facilitated in accordance with the planned surgery access policy (2024).
Classifications for this position will range from 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.
- At least 3 years postgraduate acute surgical nursing experience
- Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we Offer - A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
- 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
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement
About the Planned Surgery Team
The Planned Surgery Management Team coordinates and case manage patients that are on the St Vincent's Hospital preparation list in accordance with the Planned Surgery policy and the Department of Health Access Policy. The ESMT is responsible for the case management 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.
About St Vincent's Health Australia
home_pinFitzroy, VIC, Australia
apartmentHealthcare & Medical
group5001-10000 employees
St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs.
St Vincent’s today is Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. With public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs for marginalised people we are a microcosm of our Australia’s health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.
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