Theatre Liaison Officer - Clinical Pre-admission Nurse

0.8 FTE

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

Theatre Liaison Officer - Clinical Pre-Admission Nurse

Clinical Services - Theatre

• 0.8 FTE
• Part Time
• Flexible working arrangements

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Admission Nurse to join the perioperative team at KDHS. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting perioperative assessments for patients undergoing planned surgical procedures.

The Pre-Admission Nurse will liaise with Surgeons, VMOs, anaesthetists, GPs, admin team, patients, and their families via email, phone, or in person. Key responsibilities include collecting patient health histories, providing education, and offering support and guidance to help patients prepare for surgery and recovery. You will also liaise with the Perioperative team to assist with theatre list schedules, ASA readiness and management of waitlists.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be registered with AHPRA
• Have recent relevant clinical experience
• Demonstrate well-developed clinical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Have excellent time management and organisational abilities
• Be competent in computer use, including patient management systems

An understanding of ESIS and planned surgery access pathways will be highly regarded.

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Immediate Start option
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Perioperative Nursing Unit Manager via email KDHSTheatreNUM@kyhealth.org.au or on 5857 0221.

 Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.