At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage patient surgery journeys and coordinate pre-operative care with a dedicated team.
- Company: Bayside Health, a leading public health service in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, on-site fitness facilities, and child care services.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in acute medical/surgical nursing and critical thinking skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
The Patient Service Centre sits within the Surgical Services Program of Alfred Care Group. This program delivers the majority of surgical services across all Alfred Care Group sites. Surgical Services consists of sixteen surgical units, anaesthesia and perioperative medicine, operating suite service, two elective surgical inpatient wards, a medical day unit, day of surgery admissions, day surgery and endoscopy service.
The PSC oversees the elective surgery waiting list, medical elective waiting list and preadmission clinic. This is across both The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital.
The Patient Service Centre is looking for an enthusiastic Peri-operative Coordinator. The peri-operative coordinator manages the patient's planned surgery care & journey, including follow up of test/scans and organising necessary work up required prior to patient's procedure. The coordinator is guided by protocols developed and authorised by the medical unit and department of Anaesthesia & Peri-operative medicine and has a key role in ensuring that patients arrive on the day of surgery with all relevant documentation completed and a plan of care is in place. The coordinator works on a day to day basis with the surgical units, liaises closely with medical head of unit and is part of the Patient Service centre.
- Significant experience in acute medical/surgical nursing
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- 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 include Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia, on-site car (subject to availability) & bike parking opportunities, fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness, and Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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.
Co-Ordinator Preoperative in Sydney employer: Alfred Health
Bayside Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Neurophysiology Scientists. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities, competitive salary packaging, and generous leave entitlements, all while contributing to high-quality healthcare for the diverse communities of metropolitan Melbourne and beyond. The culture at Bayside Health promotes collaboration and compassion, ensuring that staff are empowered to thrive in their roles and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.
