Hospital Coordinator

Your Role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

We are seeking an experienced and confident clinical leader to join our team as a Hospital Coordinator. This pivotal role is responsible for the effective and efficient management of hospital operations in the absence of the Deputy Director of Nursing (DDON), ensuring high standards of clinical practice are maintained in accordance with the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia Scope of Practice.

The Hospital Coordinator oversees the hospital’s human and material resources, ensuring optimal staffing levels and resource allocation during emergency and after-hours situations. The role requires a strong leadership presence that reflects and supports the organisation’s mission, vision, and values.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically skilled and operationally minded nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

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, Environmental Services, Catering, Medico legal and more.- Ensures the availability of after-hours services and caregivers for nursing and other departments. This is done in consultation with in-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 hold registration as Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and have a minimum of five years’ post-graduate experience at a clinical level appropriate to the responsibility of the appointment.

To succeed you will have skills in defining work tasks, allocating them in equitable ways and in providing the required support.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits:
- Salary $126,343 (pro rata basis for part time), plus 12% superannuation- Permanent part-time role working 30 hours per week- 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
- All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 and Influenza to fulfil the requirements of the role._

For enquiries contact Stefanie Hughes, Deputy Director of Nursing - Clinical Operations on

0466 550 201

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.
- Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being._
- Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community._
- 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._