Registered Nurse - Planned Surgery Access (Fixed Term PT)

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

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.