Reference Number:54435:Kilmore Hospital Coordinator Employment Type:Multi

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Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Hospital Coordinator to join the Kilmore District Hospital Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Community Hospital, Mernda Community Hospital, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg

About the Role
The Hospital Coordinator is an experienced nurse with highly developed skills in clinical leadership, clinical practice, problem solving, decision making and communications. The Hospital Coordinator is responsible for the management of hospital operations, clinical and non-clinical emergency situations. They will work with clinicians and managers to coordinate patient flow, bed management and effective workforce allocation.



They have a lead role in supporting clinicians to effectively manage patient care, clinical deterioration and progression of care. The Hospital Coordinator will escalate to the Site Manager, Director of Access or Executive on call as required. To be successful in this role you will have:
• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife, with AHPRA
• At least 5 years acute clinical nursing experience
• Previous experience working as Bed Manager or Hospital Coordinator
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving and conflict management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead others and negotiate creative solutions
• Ability to utilise both analytical skills and conceptual thinking to identify and resolve issues
• Commitment to collaborative practice and life-long learning
• Ability to anticipate and assess the impact of changes in utilisation patterns to one part of the system on the overall system
• Ability to assess complex situations and make appropriate management decisions
• Strong Computer literacy
• Ability to demonstrate and implement the principle of Continuous Quality Improvement in relation to service delivery
• Demonstration of a positive attitude and commitment to the organization with demonstrated behaviors that reflect the organisation’s values




• Able to work under own initiative and demonstrates confidence in leading staff during demand pressures
• Must be computer literate, able to access and utilise all Northern Health IT systems which are relevant to completion of duties Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact: Sam Kandarapu, Director of Operations Access and Flow (Acting) Email: [email protected]. Phone: (phone hidden) Applications closes 03rd November 2026 Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our current ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online) Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 Kilmore Hospital Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne