• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary  RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 30/6/26 and part-time with various hours

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Patient Flow Coordinator to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will apply your clinical nursing or midwifery expertise to lead and support safe, effective patient flow across a variety of clinical settings. With a focus on delivering high-quality care, you will facilitate patient transitions from Emergency, Critical Care, and Operating Room services to inpatient wards—ensuring the right patient is in the right place at the right time. Your advanced clinical judgement and leadership will contribute directly to improved patient outcomes and service efficiency.

As an expert in your field, you will be responsible for bed management, interfacility transfers, and communication of demand and capacity with CALHN executives and external stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with Nurse Unit Managers, Nurse Managers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, guide best practice, and support organisational goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while contributing to innovation and excellence in health service delivery.

About You

You are a dedicated and experienced nursing professional with a strong clinical background and a passion for leadership and patient-centred care. You will bring:

• Current Registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia, with at least 3 years' post-registration experience.

• Strong Leadership & Communication Skills, with proven ability to lead teams, manage conflict, and drive positive change.

• Clinical Expertise in Bed Management & Patient Flow, supporting timely and effective care across the service.

• Comprehensive Knowledge of healthcare legislation, safety standards, and contemporary nursing practice.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  885884

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 23 May 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 885884 RD Patient Flow Nurse Consultant CALHN.pdf

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