Role title: Direct Access Colonoscopy Coordinator
Role type: Permanent part time (20 hours per week)
Role grade: Registered Nurse (Year 2 -
Department and location: Gastroenterology Department, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $78,346.12 - $104,336.27 (pro-rata) + super.
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
To provide an expert nurse led clinical service (including advice to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals) related to the Direct Access and Fast Track Colonoscopy facilities.
Assessment of referrals for positive Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) and general colonoscopy, triage those identified as high risk, conduct phone interviews and face to face clinics to prepare patients for endoscopy enabling direct access/ fast track colonoscopy.
To provide support and clinical service related to the Advanced Endoscopy service. The position may require working in association with the medical clinical lead.
Provide timely assessment, care co-ordination, education and follow-up of patients.
Collate and prepare reports related to key performance indicators as defined in the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standards (ACSQHC).
About you
Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.
Minimum 4 years post graduate experience, preferably in the specialty field of Gastroenterology/Endoscopy or experience deemed appropriate to the role.
A proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilization of evidence-based practice.
Demonstrated understanding of the needs of consumers from a range of diverse cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and ability to engage consumers.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritise competing work requirements across a variety of settings.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
Moving from NSW Health? Your eligible accrued leave entitlements will be transferred over. (As restrictions apply to the amount and type of leave that can transfer, feel free to discuss this with our team during the recruitment process)
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 13 July 2026.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
For more information and to apply, please
New FY26/27 wage increase to be announced soon. All approved increases will be backdated to 1 July once implemented.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
