Clinical Nurse Consultant, Perioperative

• Enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional Health Service 
• Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment!  
• Fantastic opportunity for a permanent part-time (8 hours per fortnight) and casual Annual Leave Reliever role covering planned leave at Youang Surgery Centre and University Hospital

About Barwon Health  

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all. 

About the facility  

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.  

About the role 

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Perioperative Medicine) you will:

• Provide high quality professional, patient centred care for patients managed by the Perioperative Medicine Service.
• Coordinate anaesthetic clinic appointments for complex/ high-risk patients.
• Work closely with Perioperative Consultants to provide cohesive, coordinated care for patients.
• Triage, coordinate and prioritise the care of patients who are not yet under the care of surgical waitlist, including the follow up of investigations and specialist management plans.
• Assist in clinics with patient assessment including vital signs, anthropometric measurements, screening for frailty, malnutrition and cognition.
• Coordinate appointments for cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPET).
• Assist the perioperative clinician in the performance of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET).
• Liaise with the Elective Surgery Access Unit regarding perioperative management of patients.
• Assist with general clinic duties including infection control measures, restocking and maintenance of equipment.
• Support perioperative teams with education, mentoring, and clinical governance.
• Engage in quality improvement, audit, and program development initiatives.

As an Enhanced recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Coordinator you will:

• Support elective Colorectal, Liver and short stay Arthroplasty patients through their perioperative journey.
• Conduct Pre-admission telehealth clinics to assist patients prepare for surgery.
• Perform ward rounding, discharge facilitation.
• Complete post discharge telehealth reviews for colorectal and orthopaedic patients up until 30 days post discharge.
• Manage an ongoing quality improvement cycle across general and orthopaedic portfolios. This includes a ward facing presence, patient auditing, data analysis and reporting results to stakeholders in specialty and group settings.

About the culture  

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

About Geelong - Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’. 

• Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes 

• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers 

• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast 

• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes 

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. 

We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all. 

We encourage applications from: 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.  

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) 

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. 

Please note we do not accept resumes via email.