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About the role
The General Surgery Clinic Nurse Consultant role incorporates independent face to face and virtual consultations with post-operative general surgery patients with the support of the Director of General Surgery and the General Surgery Team.
Key responsibilities
Coordinate specialist clinic operations, including clinic flow, templates, rostering, clinician leave coverage, patient preparation and follow-up to ensure efficient and timely service delivery.
Lead nurse-led triage, referrals and post-endoscopy discharge clinics, ensuring hyper-urgent referrals, patient waitlists and clinical requirements are managed in accordance with unit directives and HealthPathways guidelines.
Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to Registered and Enrolled Nurses, role model best-practice patient care, and develop, review and maintain clinical policies, procedures and guidelines.
Lead service improvement initiatives, participate in multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs), coordinate cancer follow-up, support clinical waitlist audits and maintain regular communication with the NUM and Head of Unit regarding service performance, risks and patient outcomes.
What we're looking for
Registered Nurse with current APHRA registration
Relevant Post graduate qualification or working towards
Leadership and Management experience
Position Description




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Barwon Health staff perks
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
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All appointments are subject to:
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Please note:
We do not accept resumes via email.

📌 Specialist Clinical Nurse Consultant, General Surgery (Victoria)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Victoria