Provide leadership and direction to Nursing staff along with guiding elective surgery patients at Varsity Day Hospital, ensuring seamless care coordination and exceptional patient experiences.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurse (Pre-Admission)'s to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Coordinate patient flow and clinic operations effectively.
- Lead and support nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Manage communication with key departments for investigations.
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent part time
- Base salary ranging from $54.44 - $58.30 per hour
About Us
The Pre-Admission Unit generates appointments for Elective Surgery patients for theatre at the Gold Coast University Hospital. The Unit is located offsite at the Varsity Day Hospital. The Pre-Admission Unit is a service that supports and educates the patient through the elective surgery process prior to surgery. The aim of our service is to deliver safe, effective, sustainable, and efficient Pre-operative assessment to patients. The unit's objective is to identify risk factors to reduce adverse outcomes, and cancellations for elective surgery procedures.
The Unit converges with various internal departments such as interventional Radiology, Pharmacy, Pathology, Medical Imaging, Obstetrics, Outpatients, Clinical measurements, Lung Functioning, Stomal Therapist, Clinical Care Co-Ordinator's, Day Surgery, and the Emergency department for transfers. The collective structure includes Medical, Nursing, Administration and Ancillary services along with operational staff. To work collectively this structure requires effective communication skills from all staff members.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 21 February 2025
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC617350
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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