Elective Surgery Access Nurse (516300L9)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Surgical & Periop Servs

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 18 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4

$80,524 to $102,295 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

Join the Surgical and Endoscopy Access (SEA) Unit as an Elective Surgery Access Nurse

The Team

The Surgical and Endoscopy Access (SEA) Unit comprises of Nursing staff and Booking Clerks who manage patients, divided by surgical specialty, on the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Elective Surgery Waiting List and Endoscopy Waiting List. The Unit facilitates the patient journey from General Practitioner (GP) referral and outpatient clinic attendance through to procedure and treatment. By Liaising with patients, their community care providers, specialist health services, their treating surgical teams and allied health within the RHH a tailored patient centric care plan is coordinated and communicated to promote timely, effective, and safe care for Tasmanians.

The SEA Unit is the key service in the administration of elective waiting lists, promoting risk stratification by surgical specialty and within urgency categories by considering indications for surgery as well as patient comorbidities and social needs. The unit receives clinical guidance from each of the surgical specialties regarding their patient's safe surgical preparation,



as well as perioperative best practice oversight by the Department of Anaesthetic & Perioperative Medicine (DAPM) and governance of the Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic. The SEA Unit liaises with allied health and inpatient wards to plan accommodations for the nuance of care needs during post-operative recovery, and where achievable commences early discharge planning.

The Role

- Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe, quality, clinically appropriate nursing care, in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
- Supports the designated specialty unit/s and coordinates the patient elective surgery care pathway.
- Is guided by policy, protocol and procedures developed and authorised by Department of Health (DoH) and the Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Services.

You will need:

- High level of knowledge and skills combined with significant experience in acute surgical nursing. Knowledge and understanding of pre-admission, admission, discharge and waiting list management principles.
- Advanced level of communication skills: Individuals will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate,



negotiate and collaborate with members of multidisciplinary teams, diverse stakeholders, patients and their families: including the ability to address conflict and resolve disputes.
- Patient Focus: Individuals will consistently and enthusiastically deliver high levels of patient service demonstrated by the provision of prompt, efficient and personalised service, responding to patient needs and a commitment to delivering high quality outputs.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Multiple Permanent part time, day worker position, workin g up to 76 hours per fortnig

📌 Elective Surgery Access Nurse (Australia)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Australia