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Job Description: • Fitzroy location • Permanent night shift, full-time and part-time negotiable • Friendly and dynamic team About the Role: The Critical Care Liaison Nurse (CCLN) is responsible for the comprehensive follow-up, review, and assessment of patients discharged from the ICU; the facilitation of timely admission/re-admission to the ICU, if appropriate; the sharing of critical care skills with ward based multidisciplinary staff and contributing to the development and improvement of critical care services with St Vincent’s. The CCLN is an integral part of the Critical Care Liaison Service which is based in the ICU. Each CCLN actively contributes to the Tracheostomy Review Service and the Medical Emergency Team (MET). The Critical Care Liaison service has seven basic aims: to review all patients discharged from the Intensive Care Unit to provide consultation to ward staff regarding treatment and management of patients to aid timely review and care planning of critically ill patients in the Emergency Department (ED) to share clinical skills to enhance knowledge of ward staff to avert re-admissions to the ICU or to facilitate early and appropriate admission to improve communication between ICU and the acute wards in conjunction with the ICU Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), support the operational needs of the ICU This challenging, yet very rewarding role within the hospital will enable you to share your clinical experience and knowledge. As the Critical Care Liaison Nurse you will be: part of the Medical Emergency Team Response; responsible for the comprehensive follow-up, review and assessment of patients discharged from the ICU; facilitating timely admission/re-admission to the ICU; sharing your critical care skills with ward based multidisciplinary staff and contributing to the development and improvement of critical care services within St Vincent’s. This role is offered as a permanent night duty position on the basis of 10 hour shifts. Classification for this position is ZJ4 (Grade CAPR 3.2) ($122,907.20 per annum). Your Contribution Post Graduate qualification in Intensive Care Nursing Current experience in the ICU Nurse Liaison/Outreach field (essential requirement for external applicants) or Clinical Nurse Specialist with extensive Team Leader experience (3+ years as CNS or higher classification preferable) Demonstrates advanced clinical and patient assessment skills Possesses current ALS2 accreditation Demonstrates advanced education, leadership and mentoring skills Knowledge of research principles Possess high level communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills, diplomacy and ability to effectively engage with other stakeholders Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative Strong problem solving ability Demonstrates a flexible attitude, adapting to the constantly changing demands of the service and performance Demonstrates tact and confidentiality in dealing with all stakeholders Demonstrates a commitment to the skill and knowledge development of staff within the hospital Demonstrated knowledge of professional, ethical and legal standards Previous experience within Critical Care Liaison will be highly regarded This position is offered on a permanent night duty basis Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain What we Offer • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling • A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!) • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! • In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals • Culture of continuous improvement About SVHM - Intensive Care Unit The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a 19 bed environment (funded to 15 ICU equivalent beds) caring for patients requiring critical care. It accommodates elective and emergency surgical and medical patients. The ICU admits deteriorating patients from the ward environment, Operating Theatre, Emergency Department plus external admissions from other metropolitan and rural hospitals via Adult Retrieval Victoria (ARV). The ICU maintains the Medical Emergency Team, Critical Care Liaison Nurse (CCLN) Team and Tracheostomy Review Service. The Department is a tertiary referral centre for Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic surgery, and is a Level 3 VECMOS Centre. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by our mission to provide high quality and efficient health services to the people of Victoria in accordance with the philosophy of St Vincent’s Health Australia.  This mission is based on the values of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence.  Commencement date: Negotiable Application Applications close Sunday 26th October 2025. Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. For further information about this position, please email contact Liz Bond (acting ICU NUM) at elizabeth.bond@svha.org.au We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. POSITION DESCRIPTION - CRITICAL CARE LIAISON NURSE 1.THE ORGANISATION AND OUR MISSION St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service, which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. Part of Australia's largest not-for-profit Catholic health and aged care network, St Vincent's Health Australia, SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM's mission is to provide high quality and efficient health services to the people of Victoria in accordance with the philosophy of St Vincent’s Health Australia. This mission is based on the values of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence. 2.KEY POSITION DETAILS Job Title: Critical Care Liaison Nurse Reports to: Nurse Unit Manager – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Program: Medicine, Emergency & Intensive Care Department: Intensive Care Unit Industrial Agreement: NURSES AND MIDWIVES (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2024-2028 Classification: ZJ4 3.LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) maintains the Medical Emergency Team, Critical Care Liaison Nurse (CCLN) Team and Tracheostomy Review Service. The Department is a 19 bed environment caring for patients requiring critical care and accommodates elective and emergency surgical and medical patients. The Department is a tertiary referral centre for Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic surgery, and is a Level 3 VECMOS Centre. 4.POSITION PURPOSE The Critical Care Liaison Nurse (CCLN) is responsible for the comprehensive follow-up review and assessment of patients discharged from the ICU; the facilitation of timely admission/re-admission to the ICU, if appropriate; the sharing of critical care skills with ward based multidisciplinary staff and contributing to the development and improvement of critical care services with St Vincent’s. The CCLN is an integral part of the Critical Care Liaison Service which is based in the ICU. Each CCLN actively contributes to the Tracheostomy Review Service and the Medical Emergency Team [MET]. The Critical Care Liaison service has seven basic aims: to review all patients discharged from the Intensive Care Unit to provide consultation to ward staff regarding treatment and management of patients to aid timely review and care planning of critically ill patients in the Emergency Department (ED) to share clinical skills to enhance knowledge of ward staff to avert re-admissions to the ICU or to facilitate early and appropriate admission to improve communication between ICU and the acute wards in conjunction with the ICU Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), support the operational needs of the ICU, this may include but is not limited to, ICU activity, break support, education, assisting with transport of ICU patients; identifying discharge-ready patients and ensuring that these patients are prepared for discharge, including relevant paperwork/documentation, as required. 5.POSITION DUTIES RESPONSIBILITY AREA 1: Patient Care service provision In conjunction with the ICU, the CCLN will promote a multidisciplinary approach and ensure the delivery of the highest standards of patient care. This will encompass and promote the mission and values of the Sisters of Charity. Acts as a consultant for nursing staff and members of the multidisciplinary team in critical care nursing activities Works collaboratively with the ICU multidisciplinary team to provide best possible patient care both within the ICU and across SVHM Implements a continuous quality improvement programme in which patient care outcomes are regularly evaluated and enhanced, including but not limited to, streamlining the discharge process, ensuring effective handover, reinforcing tracheostomy education, early detection of deteriorating patients, and streamlining Goals of Care discussions for patients Promotes effective relationships with ICU and ward nursing staff and the broader multidisciplinary teams Contributes to the development and implementation of strategies that facilitate service efficiency and patient access Identifies patient care and needs in accordance with critical care services provided by the hospital and following hospital policy, guidelines and procedures Actively collaborates with the multidisciplinary ICU team in the clinical decision making regarding the discharge of patients from the ICU, including the coordination of discharge planning, follow-up review of patients and consultation with acute ward staff Actively participates in Tracheostomy Review Service including daily assessment of all patients with a tracheostomy insitu, bi-weekly Hospital Tracheostomy Service ward round and evaluation of service provided Actively manages the Critical Care Liaison review service including patient and family support, documentation of clinical assessments, referral and communication with home unit staff Facilitates the admission/re-admission of patients to the ICU, if required, in conjunction with ICU and home unit staff Responds to all inpatient Medical Emergency Team [MET] and Code Blue calls and supports the coordination and management of the response In conjunction with the ICU, reviews and implements opportunities for improving services to high risk patients post discharge including, but not limited to, establishing new services and creating educational initiatives. Performance Indicators: Demonstrates expert knowledge and skills in the clinical environment Provides high quality patient care, both within and outside the ICU Provides timely and effective consultancy and advice including: Close working relationships with all key stakeholders Effective referral processes developed with relevant units and teams Participation in hospital committees and forums as directed by the NUM - ICU Data related to the Critical Care Liaison Service is collected consistently and in a timely manner, in conjunction with the ICU Research team, provide reports to the Director and NUM - ICU on a monthly basis Participation in the daily ICU handover for review and planning of care for patients, as appropriate Collaborates and consults with all members of the ICU multidisciplinary team Ensures all elements of clinical practice complies with hospital policy, guidelines and procedures and participates in updating of such policies, guidelines and procedures Provides effective communication both internally and externally to ensure all relevant parties are aware of the role and scope of practice 100% compliance with hospital clinical competencies achieved annually Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, including but not limited to, the Night Hug for ongoing ICU support as required RESPONSIBILITY AREA 2: Teaching, Education and Research Creates a knowledge-sharing environment through teaching, research and learning; promoting continued excellence in health care. Provides learning opportunities for all nursing and multidisciplinary staff within the ICU including developing and delivering the Medical Emergency Team (MET) Study Day Maintains standards of practice excellence in line with evidence, professional standing, legal and ethical responsibilities Works creatively and effectively in providing educational programmes that meet staff needs and enhance patient outcomes, this includes, but is not limited to, MET study days, tracheostomy education, insitu education sessions Fosters high standard of educational service delivery based upon collaborative practice in a multidisciplinary environment Following the ICU strategy and in collaboration with Nurse Unit Manager and Director, participates and actively promotes proactive patient outcome research Participates in relevant quality improvement actives with the ICU, as directed by ICU NUM Performance Indicators: Develops and implements an educational programme in relation to critical care, focussing on the ‘care of patients at risk’ Collates data in relation to education programme including evaluation feedback Supports and implements changes aimed at improving performance Ensures comprehensive education programmes are provided for all levels of nursing staff, including provision of relevant formal and/or in-service education sessions to ICU and ward nurses during the day and night as required Actively promotes and participates in research activities including development, data collection and evaluation Identifies hospital requirements and provides critical care education for multidisciplinary staff Nursing and Medical orientation and in-service Nurse Graduate education programme Post-graduate education programmes Update/coordinate hospital policy, guidelines and procedures related to critical care practice Networking with other organisations Membership of professional critical care nurses groups Attendance to relevant conferences RESPONSIBILITY AREA 3: Clinical Leadership Participates in the development and implementation of the ICU and hospital wide strategic direction, exemplifying the mission and values of the Sisters of Charity Actively participating in the planning and implementation of a model of care conducive with the ICU and broader organisation Develop annual key performance indicators for the Critical Care Liaison Nurse role in conjunction with NUM – Intensive Care and hospital wide strategic plan Act as a role model to all staff reflecting organisational values Lead and implement change Implement communication strategy to keep all staff informed and updated in relation to Critical Care Liaison Service Represent St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne where appropriate, in internal and external forums Liaise and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders including NUM – ICU, ANUM – ICU, Director of Intensive Care, Acute ward NUMs and ward nursing staff Ensure that services meet the needs of patients, staff and families by participating in the implementation of quality improvements activities which evaluate care provided Utilises effective communication strategies fostering open and effective lines of communication at all levels Exhibit leadership when supporting the ICU NUM and ANUM with managing the operational needs of the ICU, as directed by the ICU NUM or ANUM including, but not limited to, staff support and break coverage. Performance Indicators: Identifies and documents Key Performance Indicators [KPIs] Attends and participates in ICU meetings as advised by NUM – Intensive Care Attends and participates in the Emergency Resuscitation Committee (ERC); providing monthly feedback to the broader CCLN team Demonstrates expert knowledge and skill as a basis for effective teaching Acts as a resource person to all levels of nursing staff As directed by Nurse Unit Manager of the ICU and at times, the Director of Nursing, represents SVHA on internal and external committees Disseminates information to all staff through verbal and /or written communication regarding clinical practice as appropriate Increases the profile of SVHM’s ICU with external organisations in regard to teaching, training and on-going professional education Develops and maintains networks with other Critical Care Liaison teams and with professional special interest groups Undertakes an annual professional review and development plan with NUM – ICU Works co-operatively and is an effective team member Pro-actively participates in team meetings and decision-making processes and project activities Demonstrates initiative to address and resolve work issues Shares information and learning experiences Keeps team members informed so that they can perform their job effectively RESPONSIBILITY AREA 4: Activity and Financial Outcomes Participates in strategies to ensure financial responsibility to optimise service delivery and patient care Contributes and supports ICU operational plan Maintains and co-ordinates Tracheostomy consumables requirements Performance Indicators: Understands how own role influences hospital issues, processes and outcomes Maintains appropriate data collection in relation to Critical Care Liaison Service including co-ordination of Tracheostomy Consumables, in conjunction with the ICU Equipment CNC. 6.INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS General Perform the duties of the position to the best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions Comply with all SVHM requirements, policies, procedures and directions Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake duties Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work performed Recognise the relationship between clinical and non-clinical functions in the achievement of optimal safety and quality care Take all necessary care and precautions in the performance of duties Participate in risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work As part of the conditions of employment, participants are required to be available to work a rotating roster. This includes morning, afternoon, and night shifts across weekdays and weekends, in accordance with operational requirements and relevant industrial agreements Health and Safety Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions Report incidents and accidents and collaborate with management to resolve safety issues Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually 7.INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2) The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities: Capability: Personal - Personal effectiveness - Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work results - Learning Agility - Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sources Outcomes - Patient/Resident/client centred - Strives to meet and exceed expectations, demonstrating sound judgement - Innovation and Improvement - Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes Strategy - Driving Results -Manages own work load to deliver results - Organisational Acumen - Understands the interdependencies between units/departments People - Working with and Managing others -Takes responsibility for ensuring productive, efficient teamwork - Collaboration - Works collaboratively within and outside the team 8.SELECTION CRITERIA Minimum of four years post basic experience [full time or equivalent] as a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Demonstrated knowledge and experience in care of critically ill patients Expert clinical and patient assessment skills Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritise and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate patient care plans Excellent written, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to liaise with patients, families and multidisciplinary staff Demonstrated ability to provide educational initiatives and training with staff Commitment to service development and planning Commitment to St Vincent’s Health and the values of the Sisters of Charity Must be able to work a rotating roster, including morning, evening, and night duty shifts, on both weekdays and weekends 8.1ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Formal Education: Degree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of AHPRA Current AHPRA Registration Specific Training Courses: Post Graduate qualification in critical care/intensive care nursing Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Adult Life Support(ALS) Course [desirable] Post-graduate qualification or working towards post-graduate qualification in education or training and assessment [desirable] Knowledge & Experience: Advanced clinical and patient assessment skills Experience in working with high-risk patients outside of the ICU environment Understanding of Organisational structure and Development Strategy 8.2 OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS High level communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills High Level of organisational and critical thinking skills Ability to assist and support change Flexible attitude, adapting to the changing demands of service and performance Understanding of the Directorate/Hospital budgetary structure and Resource Management Knowledge of, and commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement Understanding of professional nursing issues. PRE-EXISTING INJURY Prior to any person being appointed to this position it will be required that they disclose full details of any pre-existing injuries or disease that might be affected by employment in this position. Closing Date: 25 October 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care. Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent’s Hospital on The Park, St George’s Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. 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