AddressHospital Coordinator (part time) - Knox Private Hospital
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and experienced senior Registered Nurses to assume the role of Hospital 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.
About us:
Knox Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne's east and outer east.
We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas, including highly complex surgeries. Backed by the latest technology and expertise, we offer a 15 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more.
All supported by a newly expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit. Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.
Exciting new expansion for Knox Private Hospital
Work is almost complete on a major expansion of Knox Private Hospital that will help us continue to meet the growing demand for quality health care across Melbourne's east.
The new multi-million-dollar expansion will help Knox Private deliver an expanded and enhanced service offering for our patients, and will further cement our reputation as a world-class healthcare facility.
2023/2024 Expansion Project includes:
Three story North Tower with two wards (60 beds), upgrade and increase in ICU and CCU beds, upgrade to Knox Heart Centre (our non-invasive diagnostic cardiology), 16 chair renal dialysis unit and Specialist Consulting Suites.
About the role:
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.
Working collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Deputy 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.
Selection Criteria:
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Experience in the Acute setting/relevant to position advanced skills
- Previous hospital coordination experience
- Sound clinical knowledge
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive role modelling behaviours
- Excellent customer service focus, time management and prioritisation
- Ability to manage a dynamic and changing environment
Why Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope.
No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.
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. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 17th June 2024
To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ***********@healthscope.com.au
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025" (salaries range between $56.31 to $61.94 per hour).
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.
