Work Type: Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 2917
Reference number: 2917
Job title: Intake Referral Nurse - Specialist Consulting Suites
Employment type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight: 72
Classification: Clinical Nurse Specilaist (YS9)
Location: Graham Street
Closing date: 13/10/2026
For a confidential conversation please contact: Melissa West on [email protected]
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
You can view the 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'.
How to apply:
External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.
Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/
About GV Health:
Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.
With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.
Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more.
Our region:
Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.
A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here
Our benefits:
Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment requirements:
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children 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.