Patient Flow Manager - Eurobodalla

Southern NSW Local Health District; Moruya; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Annual influenza vaccinations

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District invites applications for Nurse Manager – a leadership role at Eurobodalla Regional Hospital near Moruya. Lead nursing services, coordinate patient flow, and ensure safe, compassionate care for our rural community.

You will report to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery, drive service development, manage resources, and mentor staff. This permanent full-time position offers a dynamic rural health environment and opportunities to shape the future of regional

Qualifications

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Management qualification and/or equivalent experience.
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to lead staff, manage clinical services and quality improvement.
• Experience contributing to service development, planning and change management.
• Ability to monitor nursing resources, FTE and workload to meet facility performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and care services across the facility.
• Provide leadership and direction to enable safe, effective care.
• Support the Director of Nursing and Midwifery.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Management qualification

Job description

Welcome to Southern Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Eurobodalla Regional Hospital Position Classification: Nurse Mgr Gde 2 Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ697259 Applications Close: 18 November 2026 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Nurse Manager - Lead, Inspire, and Deliver Excellence in Nursing Care

Are you an experienced nursing professional with strong leadership skills? Join Eurobodalla Regional Hospital as a Patient Flow Manager and play a pivotal role in managing nursing services that deliver safe, compassionate, and quality care to our rural community. Take the lead in shaping the future of rural health at Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.

The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region. Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra. ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined. Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve. You can learn more about the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital here.

Support for

• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What you'll be doing

Coordinates patient flow and patient care services across the facility and supports the Director of Nursing and Midwifery by providing leadership and direction to enable safe, effective quality patient care and improved patient experiences.

Selection Criteria

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant management qualification and/or equivalent experience.
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills necessary to build and maintain collaborative relationships with individuals and other health professionals.
• Proven ability to provide leadership and direction to staff with demonstrated capacity to manage clinical services, apply problem solving strategies and support continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to contribute to service development, planning and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and monitor nursing resource allocations, FTE and workload to meet facility performance requirements.
• Proven ability to function effectively as part of team and to work successfully with other professionals and disciplines.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Southern NSW 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. At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

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