St George Hospital - Nurse Manager - Patient Flow​/Part Time

Overview

Employment Type
:
Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time Available

Position Classification
:
Nurse Manager Grade 2

Remuneration
: $68.50 - $69.87 per hour plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week
: up to 38

Requisition : REQ
640390

Application Close
: 1 March 2026

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Patient Flow Nurse Manager (PFNM) works in close collaboration with key stakeholders to manage timely and appropriate access to beds. They will liaise and communicate with members of both nursing and medical teams, as well as, the after hours team, including the after Hours Nurse Manager, the Clinical Emergency Response Nurse, and other multidisciplinary health care professionals.

The Patient Flow Nurse Manager (PFNM) is the delegated senior nurse manager responsible for the operational management of patient flow matters in and outside of business hours. As such, the PFNM manages all patient flow matters into and out of the facility at the delegation of the Deputy Director of Nursing (DDON&M) via the Patient Access and Demand Nurse Manager. Specifically, matters pertaining to the demand and capacity management of the Emergency Department, inpatient units, Critical Care Units and theatres as well as extended services and outpatient areas across the site.

Outside of business hours, the PFNM works at the delegation of the AHNM and in consultation with the nominated Executive on-call.

The PFNM works a rotating roster seven days per week excluding night duty.

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

• Registered Nurse with current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Relevant post graduate tertiary qualifications or working towards same.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of patient flow within an acute care facility.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and management within an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, decision making, organisational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work in an autonomous and multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the key performance indicators relevant to the Patient Flow Manager.

• for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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For role related queries or questions contact, please Monique Pierpoint via email rpoint.gov.au

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-Aboriginal Workforce.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.