Hospital Coordinator
Are you a highly motivated Registered Nurse ready to undertake this key leadership role?
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Richmond Location
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Discounted health insurance (non-casuals)
About the role:
The Hospital Coordinator is a pivotal member of the health care team providing after hours leadership and management of the nursing team and hospital.
About us:
The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria, is Australia’s largest private mental health service, providing a variety of recovery focussed inpatient and outpatient programs that are tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions. The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patients, staff, and visitors regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, neurodiversity, gender identity, or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge, and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and safe.
Key responsibilities:
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Supervise safe, quality care that meets current best practice standards
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Support and liaise with the respective Nurse Unit Manager(s) of wards and departments
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Ensure all areas are staffed appropriately and cost efficient
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Coordinate patient admissions
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Oversee the safety of all patients and hospital staff
Essential Criteria:
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Registered Nurse with current AHPRA Registration
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Recent management experience at ANUM level or higher
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Tertiary Qualification in a health-related discipline or management (desired)
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Knowledge of relevant Awards and Enterprise Agreements (desired)
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Demonstrated experience with the coordination and allocation of staff
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High degree of computer literacy including MS Office
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Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
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People leadership skills including mentorship and coaching of team members
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Ability to manage special projects and selected portfolios
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. 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. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
You'll also benefit from:
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Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
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Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
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Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: Friday 24th of July 2026
To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Melanie Taylor, Nurse Unit Manager, [email protected]
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and VICNMA/ANMF- VIC Nurse and Midwives' -Enterprise Agreement 2025, NUM a salary NUM $68.0441 per hour.
