Elective Surgery Access Nurse (516300L9)

Department of Health; Hobart; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Elective Surgery Access Nurse (ESAN) role at the Department of Health Tasmania is based in Hobart and focuses on coordinating the patient pathway from GP referral to theatre and discharge.

It requires a Registered Nurse with acute surgical nursing experience and strong communication skills, with opportunities for postgraduate qualification. The role offers flexible part-time hours up to 76 hours per fortnight and a comprehensive salary package including superannuation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration in Australia.
• Postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
• Significant experience in acute surgical nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Strengthens health outcomes through safe, quality nursing care in partnership with patients and families.
• Coordinates the patient elective surgery care pathway across designated units.
• Communicates effectively with multidisciplinary teams and manages waiting lists and perioperative processes.

Skills

Acute surgical nursing

Communication skills

Patient-focused care

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

The Team

The Surgical and Endoscopy Access (SEA) Unit comprises of Nursing staff and Booking Clerks who manage patients, divided by surgical specialty, on the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Elective Surgery Waiting List and Endoscopy Waiting List. The Unit facilitates the patient journey from General Practitioner (GP) referral and outpatient clinic attendance through to procedure and treatment. By Liaising with patients, their community care providers, specialist health services, their treating surgical teams and allied health within the RHH a tailored patient centric care plan is coordinated and communicated to promote timely, efficient, and safe care for Tasmanians. The SEA Unit is the key service in the administration of elective waiting lists, promoting risk stratification by surgical specialty and within urgency categories by considering indications for surgery as well as patient comorbidities and social needs. The unit receives clinical guidance from each of the surgical specialties regarding their patient's safe surgical preparation, as well as perioperative best practice oversight by the Department of Anaesthetic & Perioperative Medicine (DAPM) and governance of the Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic. The SEA Unit liaises with allied health and inpatient wards to plan accommodations for the nuance of care needs during post-operative recovery, and where achievable commences early discharge planning.

The Role

The Elective Surgery Access Nurse (ESAN):

• Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe, quality, clinically appropriate nursing care, in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
• Supports the designated specialty unit/s and coordinates the patient elective surgery care pathway.
• Is guided by policy, protocol and procedures developed and authorised by Department of Health (DoH) and the Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Services.

You will need:

• High level of knowledge and skills combined with significant experience in acute surgical nursing. Knowledge and understanding of pre-admission, admission, discharge and waiting list management principles.
• Advanced level of communication skills: Individuals will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, negotiate and collaborate with members of multidisciplinary teams, diverse stakeholders, patients and their families: including the ability to address conflict and resolve disputes.
• Patient Focus: Individuals will consistently and enthusiastically deliver high levels of patient service demonstrated by the provision of prompt, efficient and personalised service, responding to patient needs and a commitment to delivering high quality outputs.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Multiple Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

Salary $80,524 to $109,175 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Eligibility

Eligibility Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Possess, or working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.

We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Sarah Pettit Position: Nurse Manager Phone number: 0409 004 857 Email address: [e-mail]