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Fixed term position until March 2027. Part time 0.84 EFT (32 hours). The Surgical Liaison Nurse (SLN) is part of the Planned Surgery and Endoscopy Access Team within the Division of Surgery, Anaesthesia and Procedural Medicine (SAPM). The role provides leave cover for the Surgical Liaison team and facilitates additional planned surgery capacity, working across all surgical units and specialties. This role is primarily based at Austin Hospital but does move between Austin and the Repatriation campus.
Job Responsibility:
Provide efficient, streamlined and effective preadmission processes for planned surgery patients across a variety of surgical units
Booking of planned surgery theatre lists and ensuring planned surgery patients have timely access to care
Ensure the educational needs of the patient and their carer/family are met through a variety of mediums
Work closely with staff including the elective surgery booking team, surgical units, unit managers, patient access and flow, bed management, outpatients, theatre & anaesthetics and other liaison nurses across Austin Health
Requirements:
Registered Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) without restrictions
Substantial knowledge and expertise in the planned surgery booking processes, Planned Surgery Access Policy (PSAP) and the role and function of the Surgical Liaison Nurse
Strong clinical assessment skills and demonstrated leadership ability
A patient-centred approach to evidence-based care delivery
What we offer:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options