Clinical Services Coordinator

Clinical Services Coordinator - Newcastle Private Hospital

• Rare Senior hospital leadership opportunity available
• Take the next step in your career
• Ongoing Development opportunities

We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and experienced senior nurses to assume the role of Clinical Services Coordinator. This is a key role making up a critical component of the nursing management team.
You will provide operational management, professional clinical leadership and supervision after hours.
You will be a vital link between the "in hours" and "after hours" nursing teams while assuming the responsibilities for patient access and casual staffing allocations after hours, ensuring timely patient access and resources are available to meet identified needs.
Position Responsibilities
The position is responsible for providing clinical leadership and operational direction of the hospital to compliment the strategic direction, operational processes and quality management of all patients.
You will oversee and manage the After Hours Managers, Casual staff pool & Ward CMO's as well as providing oversight of the Support Services departments (Food + Environmental Services) to allow for efficient bed management and a positive patient journey.
Working collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, and Nurse Unit Managers, you will be accountable and responsible for the effective after-hours management of human, financial and material resources.
Essential Criteria:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA Registration
• Recent management experience at ANUM level or higher
• Tertiary Qualification in a health related discipline or management
• Knowledge of relevant Awards and Enterprise Agreements
• Demonstrated experience with the coordination and allocation of staff
• High degree of computer literacy including MS Office
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• People leadership skills including mentorship and coaching of team members
• Superior time management and organisational skills

About Us
Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private Hospital. We are a 189 bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital has 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit.
We also have a cardiac suite including a cardiac catheter laboratory and a 16 bed Coronary Care Unit. A private maternity suite including 6 birthing suites and a special care baby nursery is available for families in the Newcastle region. Newcastle Private Oncology Centre provides specialty care for individuals and their families/carers undergoing all aspects of cancer treatment and care with both an inpatient unit and day infusion lounge.
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 3oth March 2024
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.