After Hours Coordinator

Western District Health Service; Casterton; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Western District Health Service is seeking an experienced After Hours Coordinator to lead clinical and operational activities after hours at Casterton Memorial Hospital. This permanent part-time role provides 56 hours per fortnight with the possibility of additional hours to meet service requirements.

As the senior nurse on duty after hours, you will coordinate patient care, staffing, admissions, emergencies and operational issues across the campus, partnering with the Director of Nursing and

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualification in advanced clinical practice, such as Emergency Nursing or RIPERN.
• Advanced Life Support competency.
• Triage competency.
• Advanced clinical nursing skills appropriate to after-hours health service management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible senior nursing leadership and operational oversight across the Casterton campus after hours, supporting staff and ensuring high standards of patient care and professional practice.
• Coordinate staffing levels, skill mix and employee deployment in response to patient acuity and service demand, ensuring safe and effective workforce management.
• Respond to clinical deterioration, incidents, emergencies and operational issues, coordinating appropriate responses and escalation as required. Lead campus responses to emergency and disaster procedures during rostered shifts.
• Oversee patient flow, admissions and bed capacity in consultation with medical officers and clinical teams, supporting efficient and safe service delivery.
• Provide clinical advice, leadership, guidance and mentorship to nursing staff, students and new team members, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Monitor standards of care, identify and report risks, support continuous improvement activities and ensure clinical practice aligns with WDHS policies, professional standards and legislative requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing supervision

Emergency response

Clinical governance

Workforce planning

Bed management

NDIS/WWCC readiness

Education

Postgraduate qualification in advanced clinical practice (Emergency Nursing or RIPERN)

Job description

Western District Health Service – Casterton VIC

15d ago , from Western District Health Service

• Permanent Part Time | 56 hours per fortnight
• Opportunity to work additional hours as available
• Casterton, Victoria
• $68.06 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Join a values-driven organisation making a meaningful impact in rural healthcare

Lead clinical excellence when it matters most

Western District Health Service is seeking an experienced and motivated After Hours Coordinator to join the team at Casterton Memorial Hospital.

This permanent part-time opportunity offers 56 hours per fortnight, with the opportunity to work additional hours to support service requirements. As the senior nurse on duty after hours, you will provide clinical and operational leadership across the campus, ensuring safe, high-quality and person-centred care is delivered at all times.

Working in partnership with the Director of Nursing and multidisciplinary teams, you will coordinate patient care, staffing, admissions, emergency responses and operational issues while supporting staff and maintaining clinical excellence across the service.

What You'll Be Doing

Clinical Leadership & Coordination

Provide visible senior nursing leadership and operational oversight across the Casterton campus after hours, supporting staff and ensuring high standards of patient care and professional practice.

Workforce Coordination

Coordinate staffing levels, skill mix and employee deployment in response to patient acuity and service demand, ensuring safe and effective workforce management.

Respond to clinical deterioration, incidents, emergencies and operational issues, coordinating appropriate responses and escalation as required. Lead campus responses to emergency and disaster procedures during rostered shifts.

Patient Flow & Service Delivery

Oversee patient flow, admissions and bed capacity in consultation with medical officers and clinical teams, supporting efficient and safe service delivery.

Provide clinical advice, leadership, guidance and mentorship to nursing staff, students and new team members, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.

Monitor standards of care, identify and report risks, support continuous improvement activities and ensure clinical practice aligns with WDHS policies, professional standards and legislative requirements.

What You Bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to advanced clinical practice, such as Emergency Nursing or RIPERN
• Advanced Life Support competency
• Triage competency
• Advanced clinical nursing skills appropriate to after-hours health service management
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, accreditation standards, quality systems and continuous improvement
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

At Western District Health Service and Casterton Memorial Hospital, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.

Serving a local population of approximately 4,000 people, Casterton Memorial Hospital provides Acute Care, Primary Care, Aged Care and Allied Health Services in a supportive rural health setting. As part of WDHS, you'll join an organisation known for its strong community connections, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Discover Life in Casterton

Casterton offers a rewarding rural lifestyle with affordable living, a welcoming community and easy access to some of Victoria's most stunning natural attractions. Enjoy proximity to the Grampians National Park, the renowned wine regions of Western Victoria and the beautiful southwest coast including Portland, Port Fairy and Warrnambool.

To learn more about WDHS, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/

To explore the region, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

What We Offer

• Permanent part-time employment (56 hours per fortnight)
• Opportunity to work additional hours
• Salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development and education support
• Clinical leadership and career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to influence patient outcomes and service excellence
• Meaningful work within a respected rural health service
• Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community

Interested?

For more information, view the Position Description: Link

For a confidential discussion, contact Kym Peter, Director of Nursing & Campus Manager Casterton on 03 5554 2*** or ********@wdhs.net

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team on *******@wdhs.net.

Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.