Elective Surgical Liaison Nurse - Rapid Access Hub (svha)
Job posting number: #155259 (Ref:JR139178)
Job Description
Job Description:
No weekend work!
Awareness of the Elective Surgery Policy and the DOH requirements
0.6EFT Fixed term until June 30 2025
About the Role
As the Elective 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 Elective Surgery waiting list according to the waiting list policy, identify and triaging suitable patients for the rapid access hub across multiple surgical specialties, in addition to streamlining the elective admission process.
The Elective Surgery Liaison nurse will coordinate the procedure schedule with consideration for the patient's clinical urgency, patient suitability for the SVHM Rapid Access Hub and equitable draw down from the elective surgery waiting list.
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
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team
Experience working in a 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 Elective Surgery Policy and the Department of Health requirements.
Possess advanced negotiation and interpersonal skills
View Orignal JOB on: nursingjobs.siteDemonstrate 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
Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain
What we Offer
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
A real focus on work/life balance
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
About St Vincent's Hospital on the Park
In partnership with the Victoria Government, SVHM is operating St Vincent's Hospital on the Park (SVHOP) to support the state-wide Rapid Access hub. The St Vincent's On the Park Rapid Access Hub houses 5 procedural rooms and a Post Anaesthetic Care Area and works in conjunction with the Day Procedure Centre. The hub will focus on day of surgery management concentrating on specialities including Plastics, Orthopaedics, General, Urology and ENT.
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.
If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact TalentHealthVIC@svha.org.au
*Respectfully no agencies*
Contact Details:
Chantelle Robinson, 0436 020 854, chantellerobinson@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
Lauren Hunter, 0419 900 476, lauren.hunter@svha.org.auClosing Date:
13 December 2025 11:59pmReconciliation 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://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan