After Hours Coordinator

• After Hours Coordinator – Norwest Private Hospital
• Casual position available
• Current AHPRA registration – Registered Nurse

Are you a highly motivated Registered Nurse with After Hours Coordinator experience?

Norwest Private Hospital: A Commitment to Patient-Centred Care

At Norwest Private Hospital, we prioritise the needs and well-being of our patients above all else. Our dedicated team comprises highly skilled surgeons, specialist doctors, compassionate nurses, allied health professionals, and efficient support and administration staff. Together, we strive to deliver an exceptional healthcare experience that encompasses every aspect of patient care.

Equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced robotics, Norwest Private Hospital offers a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, and obstetric services. While we are particularly renowned for our expertise in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and cardiology, we also take pride in being a preferred choice for expecting mothers and growing families, ensuring tailored care throughout their journey.

Nestled in the rapidly evolving North West corridor of Sydney, Norwest Private Hospital is a prominent provider of private healthcare. With 277 beds, our facility is designed to accommodate high acuity needs, complemented by a fully equipped Emergency Department situated in Bella Vista.

We invite you to experience the dedication and excellence that define patient care at Norwest Private Hospital, where innovation meets compassion in a supportive environment for all.

The Role

The After Hours Coordinator is a pivotal member of the health care team providing after hours leadership and management of the nursing team, patient flow and hospital. If you are seeking a new challenge and opportunity to further or build on your leadership skills, this position offers significant opportunity for professional development and career progression.

The After Hours Coordinator you will liaise with the executive on call and report all significant events. You will be available for flexible shifts for morning, evening, night duty & weekends.

As the After Hours Coordinator your responsibilities will include:

• Supervise safe, quality care that meets current best practice standards
• Support and liaise with the respective Nurse Unit Manager(s) and Team Leaders of wards and departments
• Ensure all areas are staffed appropriately and are cost efficient
• Coordinate patient flow- patient admissions, liaise with VMO's, emergency dept, paramedics
• Oversee the safety of all patients and hospital staff
• Taking lead in emergency codes/situations

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Nurse with 8+ years' experience and current AHPRA Registration
• Recent After Hours Coordinator or Nurse Unit Manager experience, critical care experience an advantage
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• People leadership skills including mentorship and coaching of team members
• Demonstrated experience with the coordination and allocation of staff
• Awareness of Health Safety and Wellbeing processes
• Strong skills in critical thinking and problem solving
• Thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• Be patient centred, a patient advocate and focused on delivery of quality care
• Be proactive and innovative and across the National Standards for Quality and Safety in Health Care
• High degree of computer literacy including MS Office

Desirable Criteria:

• Post graduate qualification in Leadership and Management (or willingness to complete)
• Knowledge of relevant Enterprise Agreements
• ALS trained with current certificate (or willingness to complete)
• Experience with computer based programs Dimensions (staff time keeping system) and RiskMan (Incident management system)

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day. We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 16 September 2025