Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until November 2027

Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3

Remuneration: $79.80 - $81.28 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Location:Gosford Hospital

Requisition ID:REQ700836

Applications Close:Sunday15 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an inspiring, collaborative and forward-thinking Nurse Manager – District Patient Flow to lead our District Patient Flow Unit and drive the delivery of safe, timely and patient-centred care across our facilities. This is your opportunity to take the lead in shaping how patients access and move through our health services.

About the Opportunity

As the Nurse Manager for District Patient Flow you will play a pivotal leadership role in coordinating patient access and flow across the District. You will bring people, services and organisations together to improve patient journeys, optimise resources and ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

This position plays a key role in driving district-wide patient flow, strengthening collaboration across services and ensuring timely, seamless and patient-centred care across Central Coast Local Health District. In this role you will:

• Lead and inspire the District Patient Flow Unit, fostering a high-performing team and a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Drive district-wide patient flow, supporting effective use and oversight of the portal across the District as Patienf Flow Lead & provide demand and capacity management to support timely access to safe, quality care.
• Build strong partnerships across hospital sites, clinical teams and external agencies to improve patient pathways and outcomes.
• Lead innovation and continuous improvement, strengthening systems, processes and practices to deliver seamless, patient-centred care.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1), a current NSW Driver Licence and demonstrated nursing leadership and management experience.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, including financial management and accountability for operational outcomes.
• A strong understanding of patient flow, demand and capacity management within a complex healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading change, driving service improvement and implementing strategies that enhance patient access and outcomes.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and influence outcomes across multiple services and organisations.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month/flexible hours and job-sharing options, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits:Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Tim Packer

Phone: 0409 242 329

Email: [email protected]

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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