Surgical Liaison Nurse | Orthopaedics

Surgical Liaison Nurse | Orthopaedics page is loaded## Surgical Liaison Nurse | Orthopaedicslocations: VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbstime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 24, 2025 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR ## Job Description:• Fitzroy location • Ongoing training and development opportunities • Part Time (2 days per week) Fixed Term until 16th October 2026**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. Minimum 5 years surgical experience or equivalent.* Current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA* Awareness of the Planned Surgery Policy (2024) and the Department of Health requirements.* 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 • 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 **About Planned Surgery Management Team** 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.## Closing Date:23 December :59pm## 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/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.**For further information, visit https or get in contact at *## Code of Conduct:St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent’s Hospital on The Park, St George’s Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria’s most in-need communities.Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.#J-18808-Ljbffr