AddressThe Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. As Australia's only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Eye and Ear has been providing care for the senses for 150 years. The Eye and Ear has almost 60 different outpatient clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24-hour emergency eye and ear, nose and throat service. Every year the Eye and Ear cares for over 220,000 patients, with over 160,000 outpatients, nearly 44,000 emergency patients and over 17,000 inpatients. The hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment to create a modern internal structure and to improve access for patients, visitors and staff.
Our Vision
A world leader providing exceptional care
Our Mission
We aspire to be the world's leading eye and ear health service through:
- Outstanding patient experience
- Exemplary leadership
- Inspiring our people
- Building a platform for the future
Our Values - Integrity, Care, Teamwork, Excellence
About the Role
The aim of the role is to provide effective, efficient Pre-Admission assessments utilising clinical skills, education to support patients and family through the pre-admission process. Pre-admission Clinics include Face to Face, Anaesthetic, Nurse Led, Phone and Telehealth.
We are seeking applicants who have strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, good organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously whilst maintaining a team focus approach.
You will be working with both the Pre-admission and Surgical booking teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Applicants should demonstrate previous Surgical / Pre-admission experience. Ophthalmic and/or ENT nursing experience are desirable but not essential.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, a working with children check (if applicable) and evidence of vaccination status.
All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses) and for clinical staff, patient facing staff and staff working in clinical areas, it is a mandatory requirement to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.
Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD, we offer considerable employee benefits, including salary packaging, subsidised car parking as well as educational support.
The Eye and Ear is a smoke free environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
At The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital we are committed to supporting people with disability gain employment and develop their careers with us - if you meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply. If you would like further information about this role please contact Jane Habgood.
