Registered Nurse - Planned Surgery Access - Fixed Term Part Time - Numurkah (The

NCN Health; Numurkah; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Health and wellbeing program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NCN Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Planned Surgery Access team in Numurkah (Theatre). The role supports waitlist management, triage, listing and the journey from scheduling to surgery, follow-up or removal from the waitlist.

The successful candidate will have AHPRA registration, experience with planned surgery pathways and strong communication and organisational skills. This is a fixed-term, part-time position with 12% superannuation and an hourly rate of 43–54 AUD.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA is required.
• Experience with planned surgery waitlist management or perioperative patient journey.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and health professionals.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Planned Surgery Access Policy (2024).
• Commitment to ward and hospital education and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage waitlist from triage and listing through to surgery, follow-up or removal.
• Coordinate waitlist activities to improve patient flow and reduce delays.
• Support data accuracy and continuity of care under supervision of Theatre NUM and DCS.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Planned waitlist management

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Self‑directed learning

Job description

Registered Nurse - Planned Surgery Access - Fixed Term Part Time - Numurkah (Theatre)

Position: Registered Nurse - Planned Surgery Access

Location: Numurkah (Theatre)

Status: Fixed Term Part Time (12 Months)

Hourly Rate: $43-54 per hour plus 12% superannuation

About the Role

NCN Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Planned Surgery Access team.

The Registered Nurse – Planned Waitlist is a key member of the Planned Surgery Access team, supporting the business-as-usual (BAU) operation of waitlist management at NCN Health. The position provides direct clinical and administrative support to patients on the planned surgery waitlist, from triage and listing through to surgery, follow-up or removal from the waitlist.

Working under the direction of the Theatre NUM and DCS, the role focuses on consumer engagement, waitlist coordination, data accuracy and continuity of care. It supports ongoing compliance with the Planned Surgery Access Policy (2024) and plays a key part in improving the consumer experience, reducing delays and ensuring patients remain clinically appropriate and surgery‑ready while they wait.

About You

• Vaccination against Covid-19 (recommended)
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Experience with planned surgery waitlist management or the perioperative patient journey
• Strong clinical judgement skills and ability to escape
• Well‑developed communication skills with colleagues and other health professionals
• Well‑developed organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of the Planned Surgery Access Policy (2024)
• Self‑directed learning, active participation in ward and hospital education, and a habit of seeking out learning opportunities

What We Offer

At NCN Health, we are investing in creating a joyful workplace, where people feel connected, respected and supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employee benefits are designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing.

• Professional and career development
• Reward and recognition program
• Health and wellbeing program
• Social club membership and events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Free on‑site car parking and bike parking
• NCN Health uniform
• Local community discounts (e.g., fitness club)

Enquiries

Elisha Penman, Planned Surgery Access Manager - Project Lead, Phone:

Closing Date

Friday, 27th November 2026 at 11:59pm

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and selection activity (e.g., interviews) may commence prior to the advertised closing date.

About Us

NCN Health is a regional health service located in the Moira Shire of Victoria, approximately three hours north of Melbourne, providing healthcare to residents of, and visitors to, Cobram, Nathalia and Numurkah and their surrounding communities.

With a caring, dedicated, engaged and diverse workforce of over 500, we proudly serve a population of up to 18,000 people and are committed to providing safe, high quality care and services that improve the health and wellbeing of our patients and the community.

Why Join Us?

We are an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering and promoting a fair, equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace culture that welcomes and values people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, cultures, genders and identities.

We encourage and support applications from people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with lived experience of disability, from the LGBTIQA+ community and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be a Child Safe workplace that champions the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children. We have zero tolerance of abuse, violence, bullying, harassment and discrimination in all forms, and are committed to ensuring the safety of both our patients and people.

NCN Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies/third parties and will not be liable, or responsible for, any fees or costs associated with their submission.