Clinical Nurse - After Hours Coordinator

Queensland Government; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse - After Hours Coordinator to help keep services running smoothly, ensuring patients receive safe, timely care while supporting staff after hours. You will provide leadership after hours, coordinate resources and respond to changing priorities to deliver positive outcomes for patients and the community.

You will coordinate patient flow and staffing, guide teams through clinical and emergency situations, and collaborate across departments to meet

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions.
• Strong clinical leadership and healthcare coordination experience.
• Commitment to quality improvement, safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and staffing after hours to support safe, timely care.
• Lead teams through clinical, operational and emergency contexts with confidence.
• Collaborate across departments to meet service demands and improve patient experience.
• Identify opportunities to enhance safety, quality and outcomes for the community.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Healthcare coordination

Decision making

Communication

Resource management

Quality improvement

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

What your day could look likeAs Clinical Nurse - After Hours Coordinator, you'll help keep services running smoothly, ensuring patients receive safe, timely care while supporting staff across the hospital. You'll provide leadership after hours, coordinate resources and respond to changing priorities to deliver positive outcomes for patients and the community.Every day, you'll contribute by:Coordinating patient flow and staffing to support safe, efficient care deliveryGuiding teams through clinical, operational and emergency situations with confidenceBuilding collaboration across departments to meet service demands and achieve shared goalsIdentifying opportunities to improve safety, quality and the patient experienceLet's Talk About YouYou're a calm and capable nursing professional who brings Compassion, Integrity and Courage to every shift. You make sound decisions under pressure, support others to succeed and take pride in creating safe experiences for patients and teams. You enjoy leading from the front, building trusted relationships and helping services perform at their best when it matters most.Here's what will help you thrive in this role:Current registration as a Registered NurseStrong clinical leadership and healthcare coordination experienceWell-developed decision-making, communication and resource management skillsCommitment to quality improvement, safety and teamworkYou'll stand out if you have postgraduate study relevant to clinical practice and/or leadership experience in a rural or regional setting.Most importantly, you'll be passionate about delivering safe, person-centred care and making a positive difference for the community.Together, you'll help ensure safe care, strong teamwork and better outcomes, guided by Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.Why Join Darling Downs Health?At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlementsEnjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and varietyAccess professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathwaysBe part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health BenefitsYour future is here. Where are you?If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.Find out more about us!Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdownsWork with Us | Rural#WorkDDHHS #OpportunityImpact #TheyreHereThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.