Planned Surgery Liaison Nurse

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and career development

Onsite childcare

Wellness program

Job summary

Austin Health in Melbourne is seeking a Surgical Liaison Nurse to manage pre-admission for planned surgeries, book theatre lists and ensure timely access to care. You will educate patients and families and work with multidisciplinary teams across SAPM to optimise throughput.

The role requires NMBA registration, strong clinical assessment, leadership and a patient-centered approach to care delivery within a busy surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as described in the job listing.
• Ability to problem-solve in complex, dynamic surgical settings.
• Demonstrated leadership and a patient-centred approach to care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient pre-admission processes for planned surgery across surgical units.
• Book planned surgery theatre lists and ensure timely access to care.
• Facilitate patient and carer education through multiple mediums.
• Collaborate with elective surgery booking, surgical units and bed management.

Education

NMBA Registered Nurse

Job description

Austin Health in Melbourne is seeking a Surgical Liaison Nurse to manage pre-admission for planned surgeries, book theatre lists and ensure timely access to care. You will educate patients and families and work with multidisciplinary teams across SAPM to optimise throughput.

The role requires NMBA registration, strong clinical assessment, leadership and a patient-centered approach to care delivery within a busy surgical environment.