Clinical Nurse Specialist Capacity Coordinator Patient Flow

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health seeks a suitably experienced Registered Nurse to join the Royal North Shore Hospital Patient Flow Unit as Capacity Co-ordinator. This part-time role (16 hours/week) covers a 7-day week until 12 April 2027, based within Nursing and Midwifery Operations.

AHPRA registration and acute care qualifications are required, with at least three years of relevant clinical experience. The successful candidate will lead in changes to improve service delivery, KPI understanding, and practical care

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Post-registration qualification in acute care nursing, and at least three years’ experience in a relevant clinical area or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery and outcomes, models of care, evidence based practice and practice development.
• Understanding of NSW Ministry of Health KPIs including HAT and TOC.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft applications and clinical systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Clinical leadership

Prioritise deadlines

Autonomy

Written & verbal communication

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Post-registration qualification in acute care nursing

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Patient Flow Portal

First Net

Cerner eMR

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist Capacity Coordinator Patient Flow

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until 12 April 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration:$64.71 - $66.84 per hour
Hours Per Week:16
Requisition ID:REQ698259
The Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) Patient Flow Unit is seeking a suitably experienced Registered Nurse to join their team in the role of the Capacity Co-ordinator. This exciting opportunity offers a part time position, working across a 7 day week until April 2027.
The Patient Flow Unit is located within Nursing and Midwifery Operations at Royal North Shore Hospital. The team includes the Patient Flow Manager, Bed Managers and Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Current Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation (AHPRA). Post registration qualification in acute care nursing, and at least three years’ experience working in a relevant clinical area or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high level negotiation, conflict resolution skills and demonstrated clinical leadership skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge in initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery and outcomes, models of care, evidence based practice and practice development
• A comprehensive understanding of New South Wales Ministry of Health Key Performance Indicators including HAT and TOC.
• Proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines with the ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Applications, Patient Flow Portal, First Net and Cerner eMR.

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Applications Close: 14 October 2026

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