Clinical Nurse Consultant, General Surgery

SalvoConnect Barwon South West

. Conduct independent face-to-face and virtual consultations with post-operative general surgery patients .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeAustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates clinical leadership and management in coordinating patient care and clinic operations, while ensuring adherence to clinical policies and guidelines. Proven ability to lead service improvement initiatives and effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

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Registered NurseClinical LeadershipPatient Care CoordinationService Improvement InitiativesPostgraduate Qualification

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Hard Skills

Patient ConsultationsTriage ManagementClinical Policy DevelopmentPatient Waitlist ManagementEndoscopy Discharge Clinics

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

AHPRA RegistrationPolice Record CheckImmunisation Status ClearanceWorking with Children Check

Industry Keywords

HealthPathways GuidelinesMultidisciplinary MeetingsCancer Follow-UpNurse-Led ClinicsClinical Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct independent face-to-face and virtual consultations with post-operative general surgery patients
Coordinate specialist clinic operations, including clinic flow, templates, rostering, clinician leave coverage, patient preparation, and follow-up
Lead nurse-led triage, referrals, and post-endoscopy discharge clinics
Manage hyper-urgent referrals, patient waitlists, and clinical requirements according to unit directives and HealthPathways guidelines
Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to Registered and Enrolled Nurses
Model best-practice patient care
Develop, review, and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines
Lead service improvement initiatives
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings
Coordinate cancer follow-up
Support clinical waitlist audits
Communicate regularly with the NUM and Head of Unit regarding service performance, risks, and patient outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
Relevant postgraduate qualification or working towards
Leadership and management experience
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Resume and tailored cover letter outlining skills, experience, and suitability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program
Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Temporary full-time and part-time employment opportunities