Patient Flow Coordinator- Apply now at Mercy Health!
Employment Type: Permanent full time position
Hours: Working 80hrs per fortnight, accruing a monthly ADO
Salary: As per NSW Health Nurses & Midwives Award, Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1
Location: Mercy Health Albury
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Jane Bryant, Operations Manager/Director of Nursing albury@mercy.com.au
Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
Where there’s care, there’s You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.
Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the opportunity
This position ensures the efficient coordination of patient flow, working closely with medical staff and Nursing Unit Managers to provide excellent care.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting clinical reviews of patients prior to admission to assess their suitability for our services.
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The role involves close collaboration with Medical staff and Nursing Unit Managers to manage admissions for both the Geriatric Evaluation Management Unit (20-bed inpatient unit) and the Palliative Care Unit (10-bed inpatient unit).
Additionally, the Patient Flow Coordinator will play a key role in strengthening and maintaining the relationship between Mercy Health and referring facilities. This position requires a proactive approach to effectively coordinate patient admissions, while ensuring clear communication within a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
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Permanent full time position, including ADO
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Coordinate patient admission processes for inpatient services in Geriatric Evaluation Management and Palliative Care
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Work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team while aligning with the core values of Mercy Health
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
Are you ready to apply for this role? Apply now at mercyhealth.com.au
Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, traditional Custodians of the Land on which our Mercy Hospital is based, and recognise their deep connections to the land, river, and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
- Current registration with the Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with demonstrated ability to meet the ANMC competencies for the Registered Nurse/ Midwife.
- Demonstrated computer skills with experience in the use of MLHD clinical, quality and workforce information management systems
- Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture for nursing and midwifery services.
- Demonstrated experience with managing, or responsibility for the allocation and coordination of nursing resources.
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills with the ability to negotiate resolutions and manage conflict.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage clinical services including after hour's inpatient bed utilisation and emergencies, management of performance targets.
- Evidence of a current Class C driver's license and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances with the MLHD.
