**About the role**
We have a vacancy for an elective surgery liaison nurse. You will be part of a great team in the Booking Office and have a very rewarding role being the key contact for patients on their journey.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide support, assessment and management to individuals and carers, to facilitate access, assessment, care planning, delivery, evaluation, and discharge, in a collaborative approach to meet individual needs.
- Treatment/management plans are developed in partnership with consultants, clinical staff and the patient and are documented accordingly.
- Ability to undertake clinical procedures as required.
- Participate in service delivery audits and implementation of required changes to improve patient outcomes.
**Skills and experience**
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
- Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills underpinned by well-honed problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to quality improvement, clinical risk management and evidence based best practice
- Computer skills and ability to use Office based programs, database systems and patient management system (IBA)
- Understanding of DoH Policy and funding guidelines, Elective Surgery Access Policy and other governance policy documents.
**Culture & Benefits**
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
**Ballarat Region**
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballart is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes
**How to apply**
Click **APPLY** or contact Josh Strom, Operations Manager - Surgical and Procedural Services Ph 0497 799 345 for a confidential discussion.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
- Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people._
**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.
- Essential : Tell me what each of the following values mean to you and how you demonstrate each value at work? Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Respect and Compassion.