Keep patient care moving. Make a difference across the district.

Remuneration: $143,574.55 - $146,512.20 p.a.+ Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type:Permanent Part Time

Position Classification:Nurse Manager Grade 1

Hours Per Week:24 hours per week

Location: John Hunter Hospital

Requisition ID:REQ695506

Closing Date: Sunday 25th of October 2026

Join the Patient Flow Unit (PFU), based in the new North Block building at John Hunter Hospital, and play a key role in coordinating patient transfers across Hunter New England public health facilities.

As a Nurse Manager Grade 1, you’ll work with a close-knit team to coordinate safe and timely transfers, facilitate access to appropriate beds and connect clinical teams to support seamless patient care. Using your clinical expertise, communication and problem-solving skills, you’ll help overcome challenges and keep patient flow moving across the district.

If you enjoy collaboration, making decisions and making a difference beyond the bedside, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work where they matter.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate safe and efficient inter-hospital transfers for Priority Category 2–5 patients across the district.
• Act as a central contact for referrals, transfers and communication between healthcare teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate medical handovers, agreed transfer timeframes and suitable bed arrangements.
• Provide clinical advice to support safe transfers and continuity of care.
• Monitor transport arrangements, identify patient flow challenges and escalate access issues as needed.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to support timely decisions and effective district-wide patient flow.

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong clinical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of healthcare professionals. You’re patient-focused, adaptable and keen to learn, with a commitment to supporting safe and timely patient transfers.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to advise on safe and efficient patient transfers.
• Excellent problem-solving, prioritisation and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A patient-centred approach and a commitment to safe, timely care.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to learn patient flow processes, systems and pathways.

You will also hold relevant postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management or be willing to undertake further study in this area.

Support and Development

You’ll join a close-knit team of Nurse Managers, with ongoing guidance from the Service Manager and support from the wider Patient Flow Unit team.

To set you up for success, you’ll complete a structured two-week onboarding period in a supernumerary capacity, working alongside experienced team members to build your knowledge and confidence in Patient Flow Unit systems, referral pathways and inter-hospital transfer procedures and policies.

With hands-on guidance and ongoing team support, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to contribute effectively to safe, efficient patient flow across the district.

Why Join Us?

Join a supportive leadership team where your clinical expertise can make a real difference to patient access, safety and continuity of care across Hunter New England. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of professionals while developing your skills in a rewarding and dynamic environment.

The Perks:

• Sustainable Healthcare - Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Megan Brown on [email protected]

Additional Information:

• Hunter New England Health 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 implementingthe 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 Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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[email protected]for confidential support.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. .

• 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directivePD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contactingSalaryPackagingPLUS!via[email protected]or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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