Description:
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed Term (12 Months) , Part time - 16-24 hours per week
- Grade 4: YX11
- Located at The Alfred, Great staff benefits including salary packaging
THE DEPARTMENT
The Patient Service Centre (PSC) sits within the Surgical Services Program of Alfred Health. This program delivers the majority of surgical services across all Alfred Health sites and consists of sixteen surgical units, anaesthesia and perioperative medicine, Operating Suite Services, two elective surgical inpatient wards, a medical day unit, surgery and endoscopy service.
The PSC oversees the Elective Surgery Waiting List, medical elective planned admissions and preadmission clinic as well as coordination of medical day unit. This is across both The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital.
POSITION
The Patient Service Centre is looking for an enthusiastic Peri-operative Coordinator to join our team. You will provide vital support to the medical and surgical units here at The Alfred. The coordinator is guided by protocols developed and authorized by the treating medical/surgical and radiology units to ensure patients arrive on the day of treatment with all relevant documentation and an appropriate plan of care in place.
We are looking for an energetic, organised and experienced senior Registered Nurse to work closely with the medical teams to coordinate full utilization of current resources and ensure the timely, safe delivery of patient care.
You will have:
- Significant experience in acute medical/surgical nursing
- Critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated understanding and experience with the multidisciplinary management of the surgical patients, including a demonstrated understanding of pre-admission, admission and discharge principles
- Current registration with the appropriate professional body (AHPRA)
- Possess or working towards Post graduate qualification (desirable)
BENEFITS
- Salary packaging
- Novated leasing
- Discounted car parking
For more detail on the role please download the attached Position Description
For any further enquiries please contact: Claire Coultas 0419 639 ***
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 25th of February 2025.
Alfred Health 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.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.