CHW Hospital Coordinator - Nurse Manager Grade 3
Position Classification: Nurse Mgr Gde 3
Remuneration: 139661.16 - 142254.44 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ570936
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
The Hospital Coordinator has a whole of hospital responsibility. This includes the operational management of patient access and care coordination and in monitoring associated KPI targets such as Emergency Treatment Performance (ETP) and Transfer of Care (TOC). The Hospital Coordinator will manage all significant events outside of business hours in consultation with the nominated Executive rostered on call.
The Hospital Coordinator is responsible for the professional oversight of nursing and associated support staff working after hours, including the effective management of skill mix, the safe and effective management of nursing resources in relation to emergent leave replacement and associated Work Health and Safety responsibilities.
The Hospital Coordinator actively participates in meetings and relevant committees and contributes to the review and development of policies, procedures and strategic direction of the Nursing Services.
The position is required to cover the patient allocation role during the day Monday to Friday as required (see separate Statement of Duties). The position requires working a rotating roster.
The position reports directly to the Nurse Manager Patient Flow and liaises with Clinical Program Directors, NUMs, department heads, admissions, ward nursing teams, clerical staff, medical staff, and allied health staff.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant post-graduate qualification (or working towards same), or extensive clinical management experience in an acute health care facility.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills with a proven ability to solve complex operational problems.
- Demonstrated excellent communication, negotiation, decision-making and influencing skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of patient flow.
- Proficiency and computer literacy including working knowledge of staff scheduling and NSW Health Patient Flow Portal.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to contribute to service development, planning and change management.
- Proven ability to function effectively as part of team and to work successfully with other professionals and disciplines.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Christie Breen on christie.breen@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 3/05/2025
