Hospital Flow Manager
Lead, Coordinate, and Optimise Patient Flow Across Mount Gambier and District Health Service
Are you an experienced and proactive nursing leader with a passion for improving patient care and operational efficiency? We are seeking a motivated Hospital Flow Manager to join our dedicated team at Mount Gambier & District Health Service.
In this pivotal role, you will oversee and coordinate patient flow throughout the hospital, ensuring safe, timely, and effective care delivery. You will work closely with Nurse/Midwife Unit Managers, the Executive Team, and multidisciplinary clinicians to manage demand, optimise bed utilisation, and support high-quality patient outcomes across the Limestone Coast Local Health Network.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with nursing, medical, and allied health teams to support patient flow and facilitate the patient journey.
- Utilise clinical knowledge to assist Nurse/Midwife Unit Managers and Directors of Nursing in staffing, resource management, and risk management processes.
- Accept accountability for nursing/midwifery management practices and contribute to a positive work culture focused on patient outcomes.
- Oversee staffing allocation, operational management of patient flow, and address significant events in consultation with the executive on call
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Salary
- RN/RM3 $125,183 - $130,779 p.a (pro rata) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Permanent part time position working 16 hours per fortnight, over a 5 day roster
Who We’re Looking For:
We're seeking an experienced Nurse/Midwife who thrives in dynamic environments and brings strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Registration (or eligibility) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a current practising certificate.
- Minimum three years’ post-registration experience, with demonstrated skill in bed management and hospital coordination.
- Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience mentoring and supporting staff, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Working knowledge of patient administration systems, capacity management tools, and relevant WHS and risk management principles.
Our Organisation
We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.
The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.
The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:
- Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community.
- Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf.
- Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures.
- Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses.
- Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture.
- Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living.
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
Our Benefits
- Boost your take-home pay: Access to salary packaging and other benefits, including regional location allowance (as per award)
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and upskilling to help grow and pursue your career aspirations in nursing
- Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community
- Personal-professional harmony: Our flexible working arrangements encourage the important balance between rewarding work and your own personal commitments and interests
- Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace
- Relocation support: Up to $13,000 support available for relocation to Mount Gambier with up to 3 months (Domestic) or up to 6 months (international) accommodation provided (financial advice is recommended for fringe benefits tax purposes)
- Diversity and inclusion celebrated: fostering a workplace where individuality is valued, cultural differences are embraced, and everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
Check(s)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Job ref: 918025
Enquiries
Caitlynn Haggett
Business Support Officer, Recruitment
Phone: 71176554
E-mail: Caitlynn.Haggett@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 22 January 2026, 11:55PM
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
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918879 Hospital Flow Manager MGDHS- Role Description.pdf
