Hybrid Endoscopy Waitlist Surgical Liaison Nurse bei St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne

Job Description:

Endoscopy Surgical Liaison Nurse - Permanent Full Time
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location
• Permanent, Part Time (32 hours per week)

About the Role
The Endoscopy Surgical Liaison Nurse will co-ordinate, negotiate and manage the transition of care of endoscopy patients throughout the continuum. You will be primarily responsible for managing the Endoscopy preparation list according to the planned surgery access policy, streamline the planned admission process, and work towards decreasing wait for procedure.

• Aware of the Planned Surgery Access Policy principles with regards to when patients are placed on the preparation list

•   Aware of the Colonoscopy clinical care standard and principles
•    Liaise with staff and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate case management of patients
•    Monitor 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

Classifications for this position will be ZJ4  ($113,646 Per Annum) 

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 or endoscopy 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. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• 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
The Planned Surgery Management Team (PSMT) coordinates and case manages patients that are on the St Vincent’s Hospital planned surgery preparation list in accordance with the Department of Health Planned Surgery Access Policy. The PSMT is responsible for the case management all patients across the surgical specialties at SVHM and Endoscopy including diagnostic and interventional procedures.

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:

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://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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