Hospital Coordinator - Nurse Manager - CHW
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ649531 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Part time Job Share will be considered)
Position Classification: Nurse Mgr Gde 3
Remuneration: 143851.1 - 146522.64 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ649531
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Midnight on 5 April 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
The Hospital Coordinator , in consultation with the SCHN Executive On Call, is responsible for the overall management of the facility (Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) or Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick (SCH)) outside of business hours, providing leadership and support to the staff.
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 Hospital Access Targets 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. The position requires working a rotating roster.
The position reports directly to the Nurse Manager Patient Flow and liaises with the Site Leadership Team, Clinical Directors, NUMs, department heads, admissions, ward nursing teams, clerical staff, medical staff, and allied health staff.
Eligible employees may access:
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- 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.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
For role related queries or questions contact Gabriella Simpson on Gabriella.Simpson@health.nsw.gov.au
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