Surgical Clinical Reviewer – Acs Nsqip

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

Peninsula Health has two procedural sites: a 10 operating room complex at the main Frankston Hospital site, and a 5 operating room complex at Frankston Public Surgical Centre. The Peninsula Health Department of Surgery has units for general surgery (including all subspecialty areas), orthopaedic surgery, plastic & reconstructive surgery, vascular/endovascular surgery, paediatric surgery, thoracic surgery, Ear Nose & Throat (ENT)/FacioMaxilliary surgery and urology. Also utilising the operating rooms complex are obstetrics & gynaecology, and endoscopy. Surgical services are provided for both elective and emergency care, and provide support to a busy Emergency Department.

The Surgical Clinical Reviewer (SRC) works within the Department of Surgery to collect and submit reliable data to the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP), a web-based database into which hospitals place de-identified outcome data. This is accomplished through high-quality data compilation, documentation and entry into the ACS NSQIP database of all eligible surgeries for the hospital. The SCR works closely with the members of the Department of Surgery to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects as may be identified.

The SCR role requires:
- Sound clinical knowledge and an understanding of patient care
- The ability to learn and utilize new software and web applications for data entry and report generation
- The ability to track down information through various sources such as medical records, surgery clinics, social security death index and direct patient contact.
- Initiative and problem-solving/analytical skills.
- The ability to prioritise workload and manage matters that are urgent or of a complex nature
- A track-record of establishing effective working relationships with members of the hospital community.
- A desire to be part of a team that collaboratively designs, implements and monitors quality improvement initiatives

What Next
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If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2***.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

* Please refer to salary circular for NURSES AND MIDWIVES (VICTORIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2020 - 2024 for Salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.