Surgical Liaison Nurse

Closes: 08 June 2026

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1

Salary: $128,458 - $133,489 plus superannuation

Position No: 603305 - 02QJ6

Directorate: Canberra Health Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 May 2026

Contact Officer: Nyree-Ann Rudd on ***email_hidden***

What can we offer you

• City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role

The Surgical Liaison Nurse (SLN) is a dynamic and integral role, central to delivering a seamless, safe, and patient-focused pre-operative journey for individuals undergoing elective procedures at NCH. Drawing on advanced clinical expertise, the SLN expertly triages and coordinates care, ensuring patients move efficiently through their surgical pathway.

In this highly collaborative position, the SLN partners with multidisciplinary teams across Endoscopy, Surgical Bookings, Pre-Admission Clinic, and Anaesthetic and Surgical services to optimise patient flow and outcomes. With a strong focus on communication and teamwork, the SLN promotes a culture of collaboration while engaging effectively across a diverse range of clinical scenarios.

The role also offers the opportunity to demonstrate clinical leadership, contributing to service planning, coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. By applying technical, clinical, research, and educational knowledge, the SLN plays a key role in informed decision-making and enhancing patient care.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

For more information on this position and how to apply “ click here ”

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

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Career interest categories

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services

Nursing