Intake Referral Nurse - Specialist Consulting Suites

Reference Number: 1636   

Job Title: Intake Referral Nurse - Specialist Consulting Suites 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part-Time                                                                

Hours per Fortnight: 80

Classification: Clinical Specialist (YS9)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 23/07/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Melissa West (Melissa.West@gvhealth.org.au)
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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Our region:

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

About the role:

This is a liaison role, work focuses on assisting relevant stakeholders who are experiencing delays in accessing outpatient appointments, encourage use of e-referral forms and develop links with GPs to access useful information about outpatients (for example; transparency of urgency ratings assigned, approximate waiting time expected for first appointments, and auditing of waiting list numbers, etc).  Compliance monitoring on the use of the Department of Health State-wide Referral Criteria as well as local referral criteria, Access & Discharge Policies, along with updating of relevant clinic information; and GP database entries are all responsibilities that the Intake Nurse undertakes as required. 

The Intake Nurse is responsible for a high level of skill demonstrated in clinical decision making – in particular in problem identification and solution, and analysis and interpretation of clinical data. The professional behaviour of an intake Nurse is inclusive of being a positive role model acting as a mentor – preceptor to less experienced nurses and as a resource person to others in relation to clinical practice.

This position amongst others is responsible for promoting GV Health as a quality regional health service provider ensuring GV Health missions and values are upheld.

Successful candidate will have:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Broad post graduate clinical experience including minimum 3 years clinical experience in Paediatrics, medical, rheumatology, surgical, orthopaedic or cardiology.
• Current or recent knowledge and experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of outpatient management initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, including computer literacy and the   ability to produce well-written reports
• The ability to work collaboratively as an individual practitioner within an interdisciplinary team environment including the ability to initiate and maintain effective professional relationships
• Proven organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise and coordinate a diverse workload.

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.