Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on patient care and contribute to the smooth operation of a leading healthcare facility?

SA Health is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Part-time, Short Term Contract Patient Flow Coordinator for a 6-month contract at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide's metropolitan southern region.

About the role:

Reporting to the Advance Nursing Director, in this role you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and timely movement of patients throughout the healthcare system. Your primary responsibilities will include monitoring patient flow, identifying potential bottlenecks, and implementing strategies to optimize patient throughput. You will work closely with various healthcare professionals, fostering effective communication and collaboration to ensure seamless transitions for patients. Duties for the role will include:

• Providing management support to a specific span of wards/units/programs/service.
• Coordinating and managing projects, programs and/or research to achieve improved patient/client outcomes and/or service delivery.
• Provides corporate support in effective resource management for nursing/midwifery services during and after hours.

About you:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse and Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving conflict resolution and negotiation
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet timelines
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the healthcare setting.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:Tom Jewson, SALHN Operations Nursing Director, 0477326770, [email protected]

Application Closing Date:11.55 pm Sunday 23rd of February 2025

Attachments:

• Patient Flow Coordinator Role Description
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• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 895077