Nurse Manager (Gde 3) - Patient Flow Manager - Temp PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Hybrid work options

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District's Liverpool Hospital is seeking a Nurse Manager - Patient Flow for a job-share arrangement (5 days per fortnight). The role leverages your patient flow experience in acute care to coordinate flow, bed management, and discharge planning to optimise access to care.

You will lead and collaborate with clinical and operational teams to implement strategies that improve patient journeys, discharge timeliness, and hospital capacity, while applying strong

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in patient flow within an acute care setting.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies to improve patient journeys and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow across the hospital to ensure timely access to care.
• Lead a patient flow management program in a job-share arrangement.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to improve patient journeys and capacity.
• Apply clinical judgement to support hospital-wide planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Nurse leadership and management

Patient flow management

AHPRA registration

Clinical judgement

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ703809 Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 20 hours per week, up to May 2027 . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. Remuneration: $79.81 - $81.29 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Location: Demand management Unit Applications close: 15/11/2026 Contact: Linda Ciampone - Patient Flow Manager on [e-mail]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join Liverpool Hospital as a Nurse Manager - Patient Flow in a job share arrangement (5 days per fortnight). Using your current patient flow experience in an acute care setting, you will coordinate patient flow across the hospital to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

You will:

• Coordinate patient flow across the hospital to help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
• Job share arrangement 5days/ fortnight.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and operational teams to develop and implement strategies that improve patient journeys, support timely discharges, and enhance hospital capacity.
• Use your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and operational knowledge to support hospital-wide planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative leader with strong critical thinking and clinical judgement skills, able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to resolve barriers, improve patient journeys, and support patient-centred outcomes.

Are You the Right Fit?

• You are a collaborative and confident nursing leader with strong critical thinking and clinical judgement, capable of navigating complex situations and making sound operational decisions.
• You enjoy working closely with multidisciplinary teams to overcome barriers, improve patient journeys, and achieve safe, patient-centred outcomes.
• With a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about enhancing access to care and the overall patient experience and pocess the following.
• Demonstrated experience in Patient Flow within an acute care setting, with a passion for improving patient access and achieving safe, efficient patient flow across the hospital.
• Strong attention to detail in coordinating patient flow, bed management, discharge planning, and escalation processes.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with patients, families, clinical teams, executives, and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to remain calm and professional while managing competing priorities, high-demand periods, and complex operational challenges.
• Collaborative leader with strong critical thinking and clinical judgement skills, able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to resolve barriers, improve patient journeys, and support patient-centred outcomes.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant post graduate qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
• Describe your leadership style and how you would apply it in a Patient Flow Manager role.
• How do you manage conflict between clinical units when there are competing demands for beds and resources?
• How would you manage a situation where the Emergency Department is at capacity and inpatient beds are unavailable?

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.

If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [e-mail].

Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Vaccination Requirements All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.