Surgical Liaison Nurse

Job Description 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‑coordinate, 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 Qualifications & Skills 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 Advanced negotiation and interpersonal skills Ability to develop, plan, promote and market new care concepts Understanding of pre‑admission, admission and discharge planning principles Sound analytical, judgment and problem‑solving skills Post‑graduate qualifications highly desirable Current national criminal history check or willingness to obtain What We Offer Focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs including our Employee Assistance Program and STAR (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 Flexible working arrangements Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals Culture of continuous improvement Close to Fitzroy, CBD, cafes, public transport, carparks and discounts/promotions through our foundation 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. About St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) SVHM is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. It is part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, a Catholic not‑for‑profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world‑leading innovation. Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, SVHM offers acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care. 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. Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent’s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Closing Date: 10 December, 59 pm SVHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate or control the risk of transmission of vaccine‑preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr