Hospital Coordinator

Your Role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

You will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the hospital in the absence of the DDON, including maintaining a high standard of practice in accordance with the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia Scope of Practice, maintenance of adequate and appropriate staffing levels and the co-ordination of resources in emergency as well as after-hours situations.

The Position- The Hospital Coordinator is responsible on a shift basis for the management of the human and material resources of the hospital to ensure the hospital functions efficiently and effectively with an appropriate style of leadership that supports the vision, mission and values.- The Hospital Coordinator is responsible for the Nursing Service and in addition is the referral point for the following services in the absence of the Department Head or deputy: Patient Services, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Pastoral Care, Enviromental service, Catering, Medico legal and more.- Ensures the availability of after-hours services and caregivers for nursing and other departments. This is done in consultation within charge personnel.- Responsible for reviewing/planning (each shift) prospective HPPD data to ensure that the most effective and efficient use of resources is carried out.- Cost effectively manages human resources, particularly penalties, over time and rostering practices in accordance with award agreements and entitlements- Facilitates admission of patients from SJOG Emergency Department, accredited Medical Practitioner and A&E Barwon Health and other hospitals.- Advance booking of patients both surgical and medical- Co-ordinates clinical emergencies.- Attends inter-hospital emergencies as per Safety Manual.

You will have registration as Registered nurse with current Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and will have minimum of five years post-graduate experience at a clinical level appropriate to the responsibility of the appointment.
- To succeed you will possess well-developed communication skills for effectively conveying ideas and fostering collaboration. Additionally, demonstrated knowledge of WHPPD (Workplace Health, Safety, and Productivity Development) and strategies to achieve these goals ensures a safe and productive environment. Skills in defining work tasks, allocating them equitably among team members, and providing the necessary support are vital for enhancing team efficiency and morale. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits:
- Salary $120,326 - $126,056 (pro rata basis for part time) + 11.5% superannuation- Permanent Part Time & Casual role available- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing-
- work related expenses-
- self-education and-
- additional superannuation-
- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance- Innovative Professional Development opportunities- Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Stefanie Hughes, Manager Deputy Director of Nursing, on 0466 550 201

Application closes on 31st October 2024
- All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role._