Surgical Liaison Nurse

Western Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Melbourne seeks an experienced Planned Surgery Liaison Nurse to support patients throughout their surgical journey. The role involves patient assessments, teamwork with surgical units, and enhancing theatre efficiency. Candidates must be AHPRA registered and exhibit strong management and communication skills. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Health and wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated skills in acute nursing care.
• Effective management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient assessment and readiness for surgery evaluation.
• Collaboration with surgical units and multidisciplinary teams.
• Enhancing theatre efficiency through effective list planning.

Skills

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Demonstrated skills in acute nursing care

Effective management and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Adaptability to change

Job description

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Planned Surgery and Endoscopy Access team as a Planned Surgery Liaison Nurse. This crucial role focuses on optimising patient preparation and streamlining surgical pathways to ensure the efficient and safe delivery of planned surgical procedures.

As the Planned Surgery Liaison Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, from initial referral to surgery. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct comprehensive patient assessments, proactively identify, and mitigate potential delays, and ensure all patient care aligns with the Department of Health's Planned Surgery Access Policy. You will be a patient advocate, ensuring a positive and seamless surgical experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Comprehensive patient assessment and readiness for surgery evaluation.
• Collaboration with surgical units and multidisciplinary teams to support patient optimization.
• Maintaining compliance with the Planned Surgery Access Policy & Elective Surgery Information System (ESIS).
• Enhancing theatre efficiency through effective list planning.
• Facilitating collaborative partnerships with other health services.
• Providing expert clinical knowledge and leadership within the unit.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated skills in acute nursing care.
• Effective management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Innovation, resourcefulness, and adaptability to change.
• Commitment to high-quality, safe, and person-centred care.

Western Health Overview

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 16 October 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Rona Rinosa (Planned Surgery & Endoscopy NUM) on 0413 539 995.