Address About us:
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Endoscopy Liaison Nurse Role:
Parental Leave Cover Part Time role (24hours/ week)
Heidelberg Location
Generous Salary Packaging
Austin Health is seeking a registered nurse to undertake the role of the Endoscopy Liaison Nurse. The purpose of this role is to prioritise the booking of patients that are referred by the Gastroenterology, Colorectal and Upper GI Units, ensure that a comprehensive pre admission process takes place and reduce potential complications and cancellations for patients unprepared for a procedure. The Endoscopy Liaison Nurses work within the Endoscopy Bookings Office at the Austin Hospital which is a part of the Surgical, Anaesthesia and Procedural Medicine Directorate.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with a minimum of 2 years experience
Excellent interpersonal, organisational and clinical skills
Knowledge of the Endoscopy Liaison Nurse role in the elective patient journey
Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a dynamic team
Demonstrated ability to use clinical information systems
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Ability to problem solve in a variety of complex situations
A commitment to Austin Health values: Our actions show we care, We bring our best, Together we achieve, We shape the future
Our Benefits:
$11,660 (pa) in Salary Packaging Benefits for living, Meals Card or holiday accommodation
Employee Awards
Education and Training
Work/Life balance and wellness initiatives designed to support you
Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Staff discounts including fitness, private health insurance and other local, national and international businesses
Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options
Inclusion at Austin
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.
