• Are you interested in acute surgical and/or perioperative nursing?
• Are you looking for work/life balance - no weekends, public holidays or nights?
• Permanent Part-Time- 42.38 hours per fortnight

About the facility

 The Elective Surgery Access Unit (ESAU) provides care and management for all patients in the Geelong, Surf Coast and Western Victorian regions from point of referral on the inpatient waiting list to admission for surgery. We work closely with the surgical units, anaesthetic department, outpatients, theatre (including public in private health services) and the hospital wards to ensure consumer focused, equitable and timely care is at the forefront.

About the role

 The ESAU RN will assist in the management of elective surgery patients from referral for surgery, pre-operative work up, allocation of surgery date, admission for surgery to discharge planning in accordance with the Department of Health Elective Surgery Access Policy (ESAP).

About the culture

 The ESAU is a busy dynamic department with a motivated and enthusiastic team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. There is a strong and supportive team culture. We work within the framework of the Barwon Health values; respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. If you enjoy a challenge and are looking to work in a fast paced, friendly, well-supported team, we urge you to apply.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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