Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January ****.
Permanent or Fixed Term position
Part time (up to 72 hours per fortnight)
RN G4B (YX11)
Located at The Alfred
Great staff benefits!
The Department
The Operations Support Unit is responsible for the management of the resources and activities that support hospital operations 24/7. The Operations Support Unit reports through the Emergency, Virtual Care & Outpatients program and has the key responsibility for strategic planning and day to day operations for patient access, patient flow, demand management and bed modelling.
The Role
The Patient Flow Coordinator (PFC) supports the Clinical Operations Manager (COM), to facilitate patient flow and hospital operations 24/7. The Patient Flow Coordinator will be an experienced nurse with a strong clinical background who can demonstrate skills in communication, problem solving and teamwork.



You will work in conjunction with all stakeholders to ensure the appropriate usage of available beds for all incoming patients. The Patient Flow Coordinator will also monitor, source and allocate replacement staff for clinical areas and provide immediate code response where appropriate.
Professional Practice
Role models effective interpersonal skills and behaviours
Builds relationships and communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team
Works with the Clinical Operations Manager to support clinical decision-making and problem solving
Escalates to the Clinical Operations Manager any significant and/or complex operational issues
Reports, documents and addresses incidents and adverse events as appropriate
Qualifications and Experience Required
Current Registered Nurse Division 1 registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via APHRA
Strong clinical background in Acute health sector with strong professional identity
Evidence of relevant post graduate studies (or working towards) highly desirable
Recent nursing experience in an acute health service
Demonstrated leadership skills including:
Effective organisational and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to make timely, accurate and informed decisions in a pressured workplace
Proven ability in managing complex situations
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and confront issues




Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, with a range of staff at various levels
Proven ability to embrace change and an ability to facilitate the change process
Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire staff to achieve commonly held goals
An understanding of Alfred Health beliefs
An understanding and willingness to embrace Information technology
Staff Benefits
Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitness
Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Annabelle Maclure, Operations Support Unit Manager - or ************.
Applications close at 11pm AEST, Friday, 11 September ****.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act ****, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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