Specialist Clinics Liaison Nurse

Position Title Specialist Clinics Liaison Nurse
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Eastern Health only
Employment Type Permanent Full Time
Location Box Hill Hospital
Award Classification Registered Nurses and Midwives (22) (Nurses and Midwives Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024) - RN G4A Y1 LIAIS OFF
Hours (per fortnight) 80
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary
Specialist Clinic Liaison Nurse - Orthopaedics

• Temporary full time role, 76 hours per fortnight

Long Service Leave cover, commencing May 2024 until July 2025

• Box Hill location
• Join one of the largest public health services in the Eastern suburbs

Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
An opportunity exists to join our nursing team in Acute Specialist Clinics. Eastern Health Acute Specialist Clinics are a busy department of the hospital meeting the needs of patients from the community by providing a range of specialist services. Approximately 160 000 occasions of service are provided annually. These include new patients referred from the community, review appointments for ongoing care and post admission follow up from Eastern Health’s network of hospitals. Specialist Clinics is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse, who is passionate about the patient journey and their outcome, to join the Specialist Clinic Liaison Nursing team. Acute Specialist Clinics Liaison Nurses provide support, knowledge and advice to patients, carers and other heaalth professionals, and are pivotial to ensuring equitable, safe and timely clinical care is delivered, through prioritising patient triage, balancing acuity and complexity, and managing and coordinating a centralised approach to Specialist Clinics appointments. .
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Division 1 Nurse / Midwife Registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA) * Demonstrated specialist skills and knowledge within the specific specialty - Orthopaedics

• Experience and understanding of Specialist Clinics (desirable)
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability
• Demonstrated involvement in maintenance and improvement of clinical standards
• High level of interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy with proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Open, flexible and innovative with demonstrated ability to prioritise workload.
• Demonstrated understanding of conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Post Graduate qualifications relevant to the position and/or leadership and management (desirable)
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), patient administration system (IPM), and Clinical Patient Folder (CPF) (desirable)

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the .
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Contact Person Melanie Tew
Contact Number (03) 9895 3541
Closing Date 15/03/2024
Position Description Acute Specialist Clinics Liaison Nurse Position Desciption 2023.pdf
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.