ENT Head and Neck Cancer Co-ordinator / Surgical Liaison Nurse

About the role

An experienced Registered Nurse is sought to join the Planned Surgery Management team within the ENT surgical group on a maternity leave cover, part-time basis (24 hours per week) until February 2028. The role provides a contact point for patients and their carers and acts as the central liaison for clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, while ensuring timely access to elective surgery for general ENT patients. It is split between Head & Neck Co-ordinator (2 days per week) and Surgical Liaison Nurse (1 day per week).

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate, negotiate and manage the transition of care for ENT patients.
• Streamline the planned surgery preadmission process.
• Increase access for planned surgery patients and reduce their length of stay.
• Identify issues and take part in problem solving.
• Analyse and evaluate data and compile statistical reports as required.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver holistic care for patients and their carers.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Nursing and current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Minimum of 3 years of postgraduate acute ENT nursing experience.
• Ability to develop, plan, promote and market new care concepts.
• Understanding of pre-admission, admission and discharge planning principles.

What we offer

• Salary of $128,102 per annum pro rata for the Head & Neck Co-ordinator (ZJ4) and $115,289.20 pro rata for the Surgical Liaison Nurse (YU11).
• Wellbeing initiatives, confidential employee counselling and the option to join Fitness Passport.
• Salary packaging and discounts and promotions through the Foundation.
• Professional development opportunities and a culture of continuous improvement.

Applicants submit a resume and cover letter by 15 November 2026; shortlisting starts immediately and the advert may close early. Mandatory vaccinations, including the flu shot, are required.