Preadmission Services at West Gippsland Healthcare Group coordinates the vital planning and preparation for all upcoming surgical patients. Our collaborative team focuses on delivering efficient, high-quality, and patient-centred care to guarantee a seamless journey from booking to theatre.
Looking for a role that combines clinical decision-making with strategic coordination?
We are seeking a skilled Surgical Liaison Nurse to join the dynamic Preadmission Services team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group. This high-impact role blends clinical triage, booking coordination, and clinic operations to champion patient readiness. By actively managing the Planned Surgery Preparation List, you will ensure waitlisted individuals are progressively and safely prepared for surgery in accordance with hospital protocols and the DoH Planned Surgery Access Policy (ESAP) 2024.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Triage: Perform comprehensive clinical triage and review data to make protected, well-informed surgical preparation decisions.
- List Coordination: Actively track and manage the Surgical Preparation List to safely optimise patient throughput.
- Clinic Operations: Lead daily Pre-admission Clinic workflows, oversee patient bookings, and share rostered team responsibilities.
- Policy Compliance: Ensure service delivery strictly aligns with ESAP 2024 guidelines and internal hospital protocols.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the central communication bridge between internal multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare providers or families.
Our preferred candidate will have:
- Professional Registration:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Clinical Competence: Proven ability to assess, plan, and manage patient preparation for surgery within a patient-centred framework.
- Digital Literacy: Advanced computer skills with strong data management and analysis capabilities.
- Communication & Resilience: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to prioritise demands responsibly under pressure.
- Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to deliver high-quality customer service.
The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:
- Specialist Experience: Previous clinical experience in Perioperative or Surgical nursing.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience using healthcare information networks, specifically iPM and VINAH.
- Policy Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Department of Health (DoH) Planned Surgery Access Policy 2024.
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organization
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
- Free Parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of skilled reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with
📌 Surgical Liaison Nurse (Warragul)
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