Position Details
Reference Number 42074
Position Title Surgical Liaison Nurse
Employment Type Permanent Full Time
Location Footscray Hospital
Position Summary

Western Health are seeking an experienced, senior Nurse to apply for the position of Surgical Liaison Nurse.

The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for the coordination of patients requiring Elective and Emergency Surgery in an appropriate timeframe.

Plastic Surgery experience is a must as this will be a major focus of the role. If you are a highly experienced nurse with effective leadership experience and solid critical thinking skills, then this is the role for you!

About Us

Our workforce of over 9,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

  • Professional development support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
  • Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Selection Criteria Essential: Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Essential: Minimum of 5 years post-graduate acute nursing experience
Essential: Demonstrated leadership experience
Desirable: Recent experience in a peri-operative, surgical or critical care setting
Desirable: Completed post-graduate certificate in relevant field (or working towards)
Contact Person Sharon Busch
Contact Number 0413539995
Contact Email sharon.busch@wh.org.au
Alternate Contact Person Alaina Zorzi
Alternate Contact Number 0408338486
Closing Date 19/08/2021
Position Description Surgical Liaison NursePDP.pdf
Application Guide click here to view
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