Emergency Department Flow Commander

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service invites applications for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department team. You will coordinate patient flow, support admissions, transfers, and discharges, and work with the ED Shift Coordinator and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, safe care.

With a fast-paced environment and a focus on continuous improvement, you will use advanced nursing knowledge to lead, problem-solve, and optimise resources, including the

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with AHPRA registration and annual practising certificate.
• ED flow and patient movement understanding.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive and organized with commitment to safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow through the ED, supporting admissions, transfers, discharges and transitions.
• Work with the ED Shift Coordinator, medical and allied health teams, and partners to keep everyone connected.
• Lead with advanced nursing knowledge, critical thinking and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Maximise resources such as the Transit Lounge to support safe and efficient patient flow.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Annual Practising Certificate

ED nursing experience

Job description

About us:

The Emergency Department is a fast-paced, dynamic team caring for both adults and children across Central Queensland.

With 52 acute treatment areas, including resuscitation bays and Fast Track, plus a 12-bed Short Stay Unit and Transit Lounge, there's always something happening!

We see around 130 patients every 24 hours, with everything from everyday emergencies to complex trauma and critically unwell patients. As a referral hospital for Central Queensland, we care for people from diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver high-quality care when it matters most.

About the role:

• Keep things moving. Coordinate patient flow through the ED, supporting timely admissions, transfers, discharges and transitions to other facilities or home.
• Be the connection point. Work closely with the PACH Nurse Manager, ED Shift Coordinator, medical and allied health teams, and internal and external partners to keep everyone connected and on the same page.
• Think fast. Lead confidently. Use advanced nursing knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges, identify risks and make safe, timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Make flow work smarter. Provide clinical leadership, build strong networks and maximise resources such as the Transit Lounge to support safe, efficient and effective patient flow.

About you:

• You're a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and an annual practising certificate. Emergency nursing experience is a bonus!
• Can think on your feet, understand the challenges of ED flow and find practical ways to keep patients moving safely and efficiently.
• Communicate with confidence, build strong relationships and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, using negotiation and conflict-resolution skills when needed.
• Proactive, organised and passionate about improving patient flow, identifying opportunities for change and creating a positive practice environment guided by care, integrity, respect and commitment.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $55,235 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.