Patient Flow Coordinator at Healthscope

North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

53.04

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Leadership Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Organisational Skills, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Customer Service Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Patient Flow Coordinator - Ashford Hospital Ashford Hospital is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join their team as a Patient Flow Coordinator either in a full-time capacity or a shared role up to full-time hours. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. The Patient Flow Coordinator will be integral in assisting Ashford Hospital to achieve maximum patient flow throughout the hospital and assisting the Hospital Coordinator to maximise admissions and continue to provide timely transfers and admission and discharge throughout the hospital. In this role you will report to the Hospital Coordinator on shift and work with the nurse management team to maximise the admission, discharge and transfer of patients throughout the hospital. This is a pivotal role in supporting patient flow and ensuring seamless care transitions across the hospital. Your expertise and clinical acumen will be invaluable in facilitating effective communication, supporting discharge planning, and optimising resource utilisation. About the role: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient flow and enhance care coordination Utilising your clinical expertise to support safe and efficient patient discharges Identifying and addressing potential barriers to timely patient transfers Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation Clear understanding of the clinical capabilities of the hospital / facility when determining suitability of unplanned patient admissions Understanding of patient admission and discharge processes to facilitate efficient bed flow within the hospital ACHA Health offers: Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, enabling you to pay less tax on your income Friendly, inclusive workplace culture and supportive management team Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation Employee benefits including – discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program. As well as employee counselling, you also have access to full services, including but not limited to, nutrition and lifestyle, financial coaching and family counselling A supportive team environment, working alongside passionate & dedicated professionals A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community A passion for excellence - be part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff You can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships About you: Current registration as a Registered General Nurse with AHPRA Minimum 5 years acute RN experience Demonstrated leadership skills Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including direct communication with VMOs Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet timelines Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to manage multi tasks and coordinate resources appropriately Excellent customer service skills understanding and supporting the strategic direction of the hospital About us: Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital. Ashford Hospital is a private not-for-profit 230 bed hospital which is part of the Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated (ACHA) group of hospitals. We offer a range of specialties, including Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Gynaecological Surgery, General Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology and more. The hospital has 9 Operating Theatres, 1 Procedure room, 2 Angiography Labs an Emergency Department, a Cardiac Emergency Centre, Maternity Services and a 24 Bed Level 3 Critical Care unit. If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the “Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA) & Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) South Australian Branch – Nurses’ & Midwives – Enterprise Agreement - 2024 (‘Agreement’ or ‘Enterprise Agreement’)” (salaries range between $38.79 -$53.04 per hour). To Apply: We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to access our online application form. You will need an up to date resume and a cover letter to complete your application. Applications Close: COB Monday 8 December 2025 Enquiries only: Kirsty Grant, Director of Nursing, Ashford Hospital, E: kirsty.grant@acha.org.au

Responsibilities

The Patient Flow Coordinator will assist in achieving maximum patient flow throughout the hospital and support the Hospital Coordinator in maximizing admissions. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient flow and enhance care coordination.