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Fixed term, parental leave position until April 2027. Part time 0.6 EFT. 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 SAPM Division is responsible for over 50,000 planned surgical procedures per year being delivered to the community serviced by Austin Health.
Job Responsibility:
Provide efficient, streamlined and effective patient journey preadmission processes for planned surgery patients
Work closely with relevant staff including the planned surgery booking team, surgical units, unit managers, patient access and flow, bed management, outpatients, theatre & anaesthetics and other liaison nurses across Austin Health
Ensure the educational needs of the patient and their carer/family are met through a variety of mediums
Management and coordination of patients on the Planned Surgery Preparation List
Requirements:
Registered Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) without restrictions
Substantial knowledge and expertise of the role and function of the Surgical Liaison Nurse (SLN)
Strong clinical assessment skills and demonstrated leadership ability
A patient-centred approach to evidence-based care delivery
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable problem-solving in a variety of complex situations
Comfortable working both autonomously as part of a dynamic team
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