Clinical Flow Lead: Patient Access & Bed Management

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave for eligible full

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging up to $11,600 plusNov

Fitness Passport for health and well‑b

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Belmont Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join as Facility Flow Coordinator, driving patient flow, bed management, admissions, transfers and discharge planning. You will collaborate with nursing, medical, allied health and operational teams to ensure timely access to beds and services, guided by clinical judgement and leadership.

The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, with a focus on safe, patient-centred care, change management and continuous improvement within a

Qualifications

• Experience in patient flow, bed management or operational coordination.
• Experienced nurses with strong leadership skills in patient flow are encouraged to apply, with support provided.
• Proactive, organized and solutions-focused in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate patient flow across Belmont Hospital.
• Monitor capacity and coordinate admissions and transfers.
• Support timely discharge planning and resolve barriers to patient movement.
• Provide clinical leadership during periods of increased activity.
• Communicate using patient flow information to inform operational decisions.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Bed management

Patient flow

Team coordination

Decision making

Job description

Belmont Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join as Facility Flow Coordinator, driving patient flow, bed management, admissions, transfers and discharge planning. You will collaborate with nursing, medical, allied health and operational teams to ensure timely access to beds and services, guided by clinical judgement and leadership.

The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, with a focus on safe, patient-centred care, change management and continuous improvement within a