Registered Nurse, Patient Access and Logistics Service

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Patient Access and Logistics Service (PALS) in St Leonards. The role focuses on centralised coordination to maximise patient care capacity and efficient resource allocation.

You will work within a district patient flow service, collaborating with NSLHD facilities and external providers. NSW Health requirements include immunisation and OASV completion during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Division 1, with post-registration qualifications or clinical experience as deemed appropriate.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and advanced nursing skills in care planning and safe patient care for flow and transfer of care.
• Knowledge of Patient Information Systems; particularly PFP, eMR and NSW Ambulance Service Arrivals Board.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inter-hospital transfers and manage patient flow within NSLHD PALS.
• Liaise with Facility Patient Flow Units and surrounding districts to optimise access to safe care.

Skills

Nursing skills

Care planning

Patient safety

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Tools

Patient Flow Portal (PFP)

Electronic Medical Records (eMR)

Job description

Registered Nurse - NSLHD Patient Access and Logisitics Service

At NSLHD Patient Access & Logistics Service (PALS), patients are our central focus, helping to ensure that the capacity for patient care is maximised and assist facilities to ensure resources are effectively allocated. PALS focus is on timely access to safe, quality care and practical approaches to eliminate constraints in a patient’s journey.

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time and Part Time positions available

Position Classification

Registered Nurse

Remuneration

$41.23 - $57.88 per hour

Hours Per Week

up to 38

Requisition ID

REQ706054

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

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.

Where you'll be working

St Leonards, Patient Access and Logisitics Service

What You'll Be Doing

The Patient Access and Logistics Service (PALS) is a district patient flow service within Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) that provides a centralised, transparent and co-ordinated approach to the management of Inter-Hospital Transfers. The PALS liaises with NSLHD Facility Patient Flow Units as well as surrounding Local Health Districts and all other relevant Public/Private facilities.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse with Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Division 1, who hold relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and advanced nursing skills in care planning and provision of safe clinical care for patients with needs related to patient flow and transfer of care inclusive of an understanding of the issues effecting patient flow/access.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Patient Information Systems; particularly the Patient Flow Portal (PFP), Electronic Medical Records (eMR) and NSW Ambulance Service Arrivals Board.

For role related queries or questions contact Michael Hagarty on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 17 November 2026