Patient Liaison Officer
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Patient Liaison Officer
HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.
Patient Liaison Officer
Clinical Services - Theatre
- Part Time Fixed Term
- Flexible working arrangements
Overview
Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute subacute residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram Stanhope and Tongala.
KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races cultures age gender ethnicity physical ability sexual orientation religious belief work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride passion and belonging that transcends any role.
Our Theatre/Perioperative Department is seeking to employ a Patient Liaison Officer to join the highly dedicated and experienced role is responsible for:
- Expert physical and psychosocial assessment and education of all elective surgical patients
- Provides relevant education and health literacy information to elective surgical patients
- Completion of all paperwork & IT data entries associated with elective surgical admissions
- Identifies opportunities and facilitates referrals to discharge coordinator and/or other services as necessary.
- Manages the Pre-Operative Clinic for all patients undergoing elective surgery at KDHS
- Manages and coordinates timely theatre lists with the support of the Perioperative Unit Manager
About You
The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of surgical procedures understand NSQHS Standard criteria and be able to work closely with colleagues regarding admission and will be currently registered with AHPRA and have worked in a theatre environment previously.
What KDHS Can Offer You
KDHS is a compassionate family friendly employer whereevery employee is a valued team member.
Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance KDHS also provides:
- A dynamic workplace
- Free onsite car parking
- Professional Development opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Immediate Start option
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Further Information
Download a copy of the position description and contact Jess Healy Acting Nursing Unit Manager or Barb Harrison Nursing Unit Manager or alternatively phone
Vaccination against COVID-19and Influenza (where mandated)is a mandatory requirement for this role.
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian Employee Working with Childrens Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.
Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
