Head and Neck Nurse Coordinator / ENT Planned Surgical Liaison Nurse

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for Experienced Registered Nurse to join the Planned Surgery Management team within the ENT surgical group on a maternity leave cover, part-time basis (24 hrs. a week) until February 2028. The Head and Neck Nurse Coordinator/ ENT Planned Surgical Liaison Nurse is responsible for supporting and facilitating the provision of continuous quality care to the patients diagnosed with cancer. You will provide a contact point to assist patients and their carers as well as act as the central liaison for clinicians and multidisciplinary teams involved in the patients care. You are also responsible for ensuring that general ENT patients receive timely access to elective surgery.

Head & Neck Coordinator 2 days per week. Surgical Liaison Nurse 1 day per week.

Classifications for this position will range from: Head & Neck Co-ordinator: ZJ4 ($128,102.00 per annum, pro rata). Surgical Liaison Nurse: YU11 ($115,289.20 per annum, pro rata).

Duties

- Coordinate, negotiate and manage the transition of care for ENT patients
- Streamline the planned surgery preadmission process
- Increase access for planned surgery patients and reduce their length of stay
- Be able to identify issues and actively participate in problem solving
- Analyse and evaluate data and compile statistical reports as required
- Collaborate with all members of the team to facilitate the provision of holistic care of patients that is inclusive of their carers / relatives

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

- Bachelor of Nursing and current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia




- Minimum of 3 years postgraduate acute ENT nursing experience
- Demonstrate an ability to develop, plan, promote and market new care concepts
- Understanding of pre-admission, admission and discharge planning principles

Benefits

- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- 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 career development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement

About Planned Surgery

The Planned Surgery Management Team (PSMT) is responsible for the coordination and case management of patients on the wait list; ensuring they receive their surgery in a safe and equitable manner.

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

Please contact us if you would like to know more.

You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).



This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.

Closing Date: 15 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

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, Current 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.

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