At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate colonoscopy services and provide expert clinical support to patients and healthcare professionals.
- Company: St Vincent’s Hospital, a leader in community healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, gym discounts, health insurance, and educational support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equal opportunity and community care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with 4+ years experience, preferably in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy.
The predicted salary is between 34612 - 104336 $ per year.
Role type: Permanent part time (20 hours per week)
Role grade: Registered Nurse (Year 2 - 8)
Department and location: Gastroenterology Department, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $78,346.12 - $104,336.27 (pro-rata) + super.
About the role:
- To provide an expert nurse‑led clinical service related to the Direct Access and Fast Track Colonoscopy facilities.
- Assessment of referrals for positive Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) and general colonoscopy, triage those identified as high risk, conduct phone interviews and face‑to‑face clinics to prepare patients for endoscopy enabling direct access/fast track colonoscopy.
- To provide support and clinical service related to the Advanced Endoscopy service.
- Provide timely assessment, care coordination, education and follow‑up of patients.
- Collate and prepare reports related to key performance indicators as defined in the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standards (ACSQHC).
About you:
- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.
- Minimum 4 years post‑graduate experience, preferably in the specialty field of Gastroenterology/Endoscopy or experience deemed appropriate to the role.
- A proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilization of evidence‑based practice.
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs of consumers from a range of diverse cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and ability to engage consumers.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise competing work requirements across a variety of settings.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
- Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at‑risk people in our community.
- Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport.
- Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
- Access to a government salary sacrifice program.
- Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave.
- Moving from NSW Health? Your eligible accrued leave entitlements will be transferred over.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia:
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australian visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre‑employment checks:
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role‑required pre‑employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity:
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent’s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Colonoscopy Coordinator employer: Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA)
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne offers a rewarding and challenging work environment for Clinical Research Fellows, with ongoing training and development opportunities in a friendly and supportive team. As a leading teaching and research hospital, SVHM provides unique access to diverse clinical trials and a commitment to employee growth, making it an excellent employer for those passionate about oncology and patient care.
Contact Details:
Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) Recruitment Team
