About the Role

The Planned Surgery Liaison Nurse will co-ordinate, negotiate and manage the transition of care of patients throughout the continuum. You will be primarily responsible for managing the Planned Surgery Endoscopy waiting list according to the waiting list policy, streamline the planned admission process, and work towards decreasing wait for endoscopy procedure and length of stay.

- Aware of the Planned Surgery Wait list Policy principles with regards to when patients are placed on the planned endoscopy and surgery waiting list
- Liaise with surgical staff and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate case management of patients
- Monitor elective surgery cancellations and arrange appropriate follow up
- Monitor Category 1 patients to ensure they are treated within 30 days
- Manage Category 2 & 3 patients to ensure they are treated within their designated time frame set by the Department of Health

Contract & Employment

Permanent, part time prospect (24 hours per week)

Salary

Classifications for this position will be YU11 ($115,289 per annum pro rata)

Benefits

- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged
- Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks




- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

Requirements

- Bachelor of Nursing, which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- At least 3 years postgraduate acute surgical or endoscopy nursing experience
- A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check, or willing to obtain

Company Culture

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Closing Date

3 October 2026 11:59pm

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