Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Classification - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : ZF4 Clinical Nurse Consultant A

Job Category - Clinical Liaison Nurse

Req Id - 7268 

About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Medical
• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Support Services

Planned Surgery Clinical Liaison Nurse

Up to Full time hours available

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated experienced registered Nurse to join our Planned Surgery team as a Clinical Liaison Nurse.  The role is responsible for coordinating and managing the transition of care of planned surgery patients throughout their continuum.

About You

You will bring:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency

• Recent acute surgical experience > 4 years post graduate experience in acute hospital setting
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet skills to enable quality communication
• Demonstrated well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to take a leadership role in strategic and daily issues with well-developed problem solving abilities
• Proven ability to support change
• Demonstrated sound level of nursing skills and is easily identified as a role model of clinical competence
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of team function and ability to work and support a cohesive team
• Demonstrated commitment to flexibility and innovation in practice including an evidence-based approach to care
• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development

Desirable:

• Membership of an appropriate professional association
• Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care, Emergency or Perioperative Nursing

• Understanding of the Department of Health Planned Surgery Access Policy 2024
• Understanding of Planned Surgery Preparation List management
• Understanding of and commitment to Health Service Key Performance Indicators
• Experience with Colac Area Health applications specifically Trak care, BOSS Net & HEART reporting

Benefits of Working with Us

• Comprehensive organisational orientation and departmental induction
• Salary packaging options
• Active Social Club
• Extensive professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-site research support through CAH Research Unit and Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

Discover more about our region: [Discovering nature’s wonders in Colac]

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are 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.

To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person:  Dennis Baker

Email:  [email protected]

Phone:  0431 012 774

Application closing date:  Wednesday 11th February 2026

Position Description 

Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.