About the RoleThis rewarding opportunity will see you join the St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba (SVPHT) as our Clinical Nurse Consultant to undertake the role of Procedural Admissions Co-ordinator .
This position is pivotal to the operational delivery of the hospital's Bringing Care Home initiative, supporting the transition of appropriate surgical patients to short stay, same day and home-based models of care.Working in close partnership with the HITH Manager and Assistant Director of Perioperative Services, this role will be a key liaison between surgeons, anaesthetists, practice managers and the multidisciplinary team to safely and efficiently integrate:Short stay joint replacement pathwaysSame day surgical proceduresRapid discharge models supported by RITH (Rehabilitation in the Home)HITH (Hospital in the Home) programsThe Procedural Admissions Co-ordinator will ensure patients are optimised pre-operatively, appropriately screened for eligibility, and seamlessly transitioned through theatre, recovery, inpatient (where required), and home-based care pathways.This is a short-term contract position for three (3) months, with potential extension dependent on initiative outcomes and service requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary liaison between VMOs (surgeons and anaesthetists), practice managers, perioperative services, inpatient units, RITH and HITH teams.Coordinate and operationalise short stay joint and same day procedural pathways through theatres.Support implementation of contemporary evidence-based models that safely shift care from inpatient settings to same day and home-based environments.Collaborate with perioperative teams to optimise theatre utilisation and patient flow.Review and screen patient suitability for short stay and home-based models in consultation with treating clinicians.Facilitate pre-admission planning, patient education, and discharge coordination.Monitor key activity and outcome metrics aligned with project targets.Identify barriers to implementation and work collaboratively to develop solutions.Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safety and accreditation standards.About the hospital:St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs.
We are a 197-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients.
Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation.
As part of St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community.Things That Work for YouRetail and Travel DiscountsBlue light card a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung)JB Hi-Fi corporate benefitsAirport lounge membership discountsFinancial Wellbeing: Salary packaging options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtimeHealth and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families, fitness passport, free uniforms & annual flu vaccination, ability to purchase annual leave, discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincent's Private Hospital,



discounted private health insurance through Bupa or MedibankJoin Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care servicesThings That Work for UsCurrent registration with AHPRA as a Registered NurseMinimum 5 years' post-registration experience, including significant experience in two or more of the following:Perioperative nursing (scrub/scout, anaesthetics or recovery)Orthopaedics (including joint replacement pathways)Surgical short stay modelsProject ManagementHospital in the Home (HITH) or Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH)Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with surgeons and anaesthetistsStrong understanding of contemporary same day and short stay surgical modelsProven ability to coordinate complex patient pathways across multidisciplinary teamsHighly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skillsDemonstrated ability to influence change and support service redesignSound clinical assessment and risk screening capabilityStrong organisational and time-management skillsDesirable:Postgraduate qualifications in Perioperative Nursing, Orthopaedics, or relevant specialtyExperience in project implementation or service improvement initiativesKnowledge of private hospital funding models and activity optimisationThis is an exciting prospect for a senior clinician who enjoys working at the intersection of clinical care, service redesign and stakeholder engagement, and who is motivated by improving patient experience while enhancing o
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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Procedural Admissions Co-Ordinator (Toowoomba)
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