Nowra Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as an Emergency Department (ED) Liaison on a fixed-term, part-time basis.
The ED Liaison Nurse will act as a key clinical interface between the Emergency Department and Nowra Private Hospital, supporting:
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Effective communication between ED clinicians, bed management, VMOs, and inpatient teams
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Liaise directly with Emergency Department teams regarding potential admissions or transfers
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Coordinate with bed management, Nurse Unit Managers, VMOs, and executive teams
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Facilitate timely and accurate exchange of clinical information and documentation
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Timely identification of suitable patients for transfer or admission
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Support escalation and problem-solving in complex or time-critical situations
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Contribute to data collection, reporting, and continuous improvement of the service
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Improved patient experience and system flow
About You
Your ability to have strong clinical judgement, advanced communication skills, and to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries will ensure your success in this role.
You will also bring the following:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
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Minimum 24 months recent experience in Emergency, Critical Care, or Acute Medical/Surgical nursing
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Demonstrated high-level clinical assessment and decision-making skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
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Strong understanding of patient flow, escalation, and admission processes
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Previous ED, critical care, or liaison-style role experience (Desirable)
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Knowledge of both public and private hospital systems (Desirable)
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Experience working with bed management and medical governance processes (Desirable)
What’s in it for You:
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Why Join Ramsay:
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
