Surgical Liaison Nurse

Job Description:

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 ($102278.80 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 Melbournes 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 Vincents 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 Vincents
St Vincents 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:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents 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.

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