Lead the flow. Improve the journey. Make a difference.

Remuneration: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 p.a. + superannuation + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38 Hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ697872
Location: Belmont Hospital

Application close date: Wednesday 21st of October 2026

Be at the heart of patient flow at Belmont Hospital.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team as a Facility Flow Coordinator, playing a key role in ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Working across nursing, medical, allied health and operational teams, you will coordinate patient flow, support bed management, facilitate admissions and transfers, and assist with timely discharge planning.
No two days will be the same. Using your clinical judgement, leadership and problem-solving skills, you will respond to changing demand, address barriers to patient flow and support safe, efficient patient care.

If you are proactive, organised and solutions-focused, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Your Key Responsibilities

As Facility Flow Coordinator, you will play a key role in leading and coordinating patient flow across Belmont Hospital, ensuring patients have timely access to beds, services and appropriate care.
You will work closely with nursing, medical, allied health and operational teams to monitor capacity, coordinate admissions and transfers, support timely discharge planning and address barriers to patient movement.

Your role will include:

- Responding to changing patient demand and capacity pressures.




- Providing clinical leadership during periods of increased activity.
- Escalating issues and working with key stakeholders to identify practical solutions.
- Using patient flow information to support operational decision-making and communication.
- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient flow, access and patient outcomes.

You will also build strong relationships across the facility, supporting effective bed management, multidisciplinary collaboration and hospital-wide patient flow coordination.

Your Leadership and Expertise

You will demonstrate:

- Strong clinical leadership and the ability to coordinate care across teams.
- Sound acute clinical knowledge and experience in a complex healthcare environment.
- Clear, confident communication and the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Strong clinical judgement and the ability to make timely decisions.
- The ability to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively to changing circumstances.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and coordination skills.
- A collaborative approach to working with nursing, medical, allied health and operational teams.
- A commitment to safe, patient-centred care and continuous improvement.
- Confidence using patient management systems and information to support operational decision-making.





Experience in patient flow, bed management or operational coordination is highly regarded. Experienced nurses with strong leadership skills who are looking to develop in patient flow are encouraged to apply, with support provided.

Belmont Hospital is a well-established community hospital committed to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred care to the Lake Macquarie community.
Join a supportive and collaborative team where you can strengthen your leadership skills, develop specialist expertise in patient flow and contribute to meaningful improvements in patient care. You’ll have access to professional development, career opportunities and ongoing support to grow your nursing practice.

What we offier:

- A supportive multidisciplinary team with strong professional networks across Hunter New England Local Health District.
- Education, training and professional development opportunities to support your growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive orientation, mentoring and ongoing professional support.
- Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and service initiatives.
- 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses.
- Paid parental leave.

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- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient flow, safety and access to care.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program to support your health and wellbeing.

Additional Information

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
- Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.

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