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 Vincents.
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 Vincents.
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) ($122907.20 per annum).
Your Contribution
Post Graduate qualification in Intensive Care NursingCurrent 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 skillsPossesses current ALS2 accreditationDemonstrates advanced education leadership and mentoring skillsKnowledge of research principlesPossess high level communication negotiation interpersonal skills diplomacy and ability to effectively engage with other stakeholdersSelf-motivated and demonstrates initiativeStrong problem solving abilityDemonstrates a flexible attitude adapting to the constantly changing demands of the service and performanceDemonstrates tact and confidentiality in dealing with all stakeholdersDemonstrates a commitment to the skill and knowledge development of staff within the hospitalDemonstrated knowledge of professional ethical and legal standardsPrevious experience within Critical Care Liaison will be highly regardedThis position is offered on a permanent night duty basisCurrent National criminal history check or willing to obtainWhat 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 Melbournes 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 Vincents 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 Vincents
St Vincents 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 Vincents 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
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
ORGANISATION AND OUR MISSION
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service which employs more than 5000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne.
Part of Australias largest not-for-profit Catholic health and aged care network St Vincents 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.
SVHMs mission is to provide high quality and efficient health services to the people of Victoria in accordance with the philosophy of St Vincents Health Australia. This mission is based on the values of compassion justice integrity and excellence.
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
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.
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 Vincents.
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 Unitto provide consultation to ward staff regarding treatment and management of patientsto aid timely review and care planning of critically ill patients in the Emergency Department (ED)to share clinical skills to enhance knowledge of ward staffto avert re-admissions to the ICU or to facilitate early and appropriate admissionto improve communication between ICU and the acute wardsin 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.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 activitiesWorks collaboratively with the ICU multidisciplinary team to provide best possible patient care both within the ICU and across SVHMImplements 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 patientsPromotes effective relationships with ICU and ward nursing staff and the broader multidisciplinary teamsContributes to the development and implementation of strategies that facilitate service efficiency and patient accessIdentifies patient care and needs in accordance with critical care services provided by the hospital and following hospital policy guidelines and proceduresActively 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 staffActively 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 providedActively manages the Critical Care Liaison review service including patient and family support documentation of clinical assessments referral and communication with home unit staffFacilitates the admission / re-admission of patients to the ICU if required in conjunction with ICU and home unit staffResponds to all inpatient Medical Emergency Team MET and Code Blue calls and supports the coordination and management of the responseIn 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 environmentProvides high quality patient care both within and outside the ICUProvides timely and effective consultancy and advice including :Close working relationships with all key stakeholders
Effective referral processes developed with relevant units and teamsParticipation 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 basisParticipation in the daily ICU handover for review and planning of care for patients as appropriateCollaborates and consults with all members of the ICU multidisciplinary teamEnsures all elements of clinical practice complies with hospital policy guidelines and procedures and participates in updating of such policies guidelines and proceduresProvides effective communication both internally and externally to ensure all relevant parties are aware of the role and scope of practice100% compliance with hospital clinical competencies achieved annuallyParticipate in multi-disciplinary meetings including but not limited to the Night Hug for ongoing ICU support as requiredRESPONSIBILITY 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 DayMaintains standards of practice excellence in line with evidence professional standing legal and ethical responsibilitiesWorks 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 sessionsFosters high standard of educational service delivery based upon collaborative practice in a multidisciplinary environmentFollowing the ICU strategy and in collaboration with Nurse Unit Manager and Director participates and actively promotes proactive patient outcome researchParticipates in relevant quality improvement actives with the ICU as directed by ICU NUMPerformance Indicators :
Develops and implements an educational programme in relation to critical care focussing on the care of patients at riskCollates data in relation to education programme including evaluation feedbackSupports and implements changes aimed at improving performanceEnsures 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 requiredActively promotes and participates in research activities including development data collection and evaluationIdentifies hospital requirements and provides critical care education for multidisciplinary staffNursing and Medical orientation and in-service
Nurse Graduate education programmePost-graduate education programmesUpdate / coordinate hospital policy guidelines and procedures related to critical care practiceNetworking with other organisationsMembership of professional critical care nurses groupsAttendance to relevant conferencesRESPONSIBILITY 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 organisationDevelop annual key performance indicators for the Critical Care Liaison Nurse role in conjunction with NUM Intensive Care and hospital wide strategic planAct as a role model to all staff reflecting organisational valuesLead and implement changeImplement communication strategy to keep all staff informed and updated in relation to Critical Care Liaison ServiceRepresent St. Vincents Hospital Melbourne where appropriate in internal and external forumsLiaise and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders including NUM ICU ANUM ICU Director of Intensive Care Acute ward NUMs and ward nursing staffEnsure that services meet the needs of patients staff and families by participating in the implementation of quality improvements activities which evaluate care providedUtilises effective communication strategies fostering open and effective lines of communication at all levelsExhibit 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 KPIsAttends and participates in ICU meetings as advised by NUM Intensive CareAttends and participates in the Emergency Resuscitation Committee (ERC); providing monthly feedback to the broader CCLN teamDemonstrates expert knowledge and skill as a basis for effective teachingActs as a resource person to all levels of nursing staffAs directed by Nurse Unit Manager of the ICU and at times the Director of Nursing represents SVHA on internal and external committeesDisseminates information to all staff through verbal and / or written communication regarding clinical practice as appropriateIncreases the profile of SVHMs ICU with external organisations in regard to teaching training and on-going professional educationDevelops and maintains networks with other Critical Care Liaison teams and with professional special interest groupsUndertakes an annual professional review and development plan with NUM ICUWorks co-operatively and is an effective team memberPro-actively participates in team meetings and decision-making processes and project activitiesDemonstrates initiative to address and resolve work issuesShares information and learning experiencesKeeps team members informed so that they can perform their job effectivelyRESPONSIBILITY 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 planMaintains and co-ordinates Tracheostomy consumables requirementsPerformance Indicators :
Understands how own role influences hospital issues processes and outcomesMaintains appropriate data collection in relation to Critical Care Liaison Service including co-ordination of Tracheostomy Consumables in conjunction with the ICU Equipment CNC.OBLIGATIONS
General
Perform the duties of the position to the best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHMComply with all SVHM policies procedures by laws and directionsComply with all SVHM requirements policies procedures and directionsTreat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of ConductOnly access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessedParticipate in the annual SVHM performance review processDisplay adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the businessComply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisionsDisplay a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performanceMaintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake dutiesTake personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work performedRecognise the relationship between clinical and non-clinical functions in the achievement of optimal safety and quality careTake all necessary care and precautions in the performance of dutiesParticipate in risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day workAs 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 agreementsHealth and Safety
Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencementProtect the health and safety of self and others complying with all health and safety related policies procedures and directionsReport incidents and accidents and collaborate with management to resolve safety issuesComplete required Fire and Emergency Training annuallyComplete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annuallyCAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)
The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities :
Capability :
PersonalPersonal effectiveness - Takes responsibility for accurate timely work resultsLearning Agility - Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sourcesOutcomesPatient / Resident / client centred - Strives to meet and exceed expectations demonstrating sound judgementInnovation and Improvement - Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processesStrategyDriving Results -Manages own work load to deliver resultsOrganisational Acumen - Understands the interdependencies between units / departmentsPeopleWorking with and Managing others -Takes responsibility for ensuring productive efficient teamworkCollaboration - Works collaboratively within and outside the teamCRITERIA
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 patientsExpert clinical and patient assessment skillsProven ability to work autonomously prioritise and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate patient care plansExcellent written communication and negotiation skills including the ability to liaise with patients families and multidisciplinary staffDemonstrated ability to provide educational initiatives and training with staffCommitment to service development and planningCommitment to St Vincents Health and the values of the Sisters of CharityMust be able to work a rotating roster including morning evening and night duty shifts on both weekdays and weekends8.1ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education :
Degree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of AHPRACurrent AHPRARegistrationSpecific Training Courses :
Post Graduate qualification in critical care / intensive care nursingAustralian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Adult Life Support(ALS) Course desirablePost-graduate qualification or working towards post-graduate qualification in education or training and assessment desirableKnowledge & Experience :
Advanced clinical and patient assessment skillsExperience in working with high-risk patients outside of the ICU environmentUnderstanding of Organisational structure and Development Strategy8.2 OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
High level communication negotiation and interpersonal skillsHigh Level of organisational and critical thinking skillsAbility to assist and support changeFlexible attitude adapting to the changing demands of service and performanceUnderstanding of the Directorate / Hospital budgetary structure and Resource ManagementKnowledge of and commitment to Continuous Quality ImprovementUnderstanding 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 Vincents 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.
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