Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant – Grade 2 or Allied Health Professional – Level 4
Remuneration: $126,524.00 - $152,392.73 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 29
Requisition ID: REQ673663
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Are you a talented Clinician looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role:
The Stroke Care Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation, coordination and evaluation of stroke care to the patients of the Stroke Services at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
This includes provision of services to the Acute Stroke Unit, coordination of the patient’s care through the acute phase of treatment, and the initiation of, and participation in, stroke education and service development across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.
As the Stroke Care Coordinator, you will:
Establish and maintain close working relationships with all relevant personnel including internal and external health provided partners.
Participate in the development and implementation of management strategies within the Stroke Unit.
Participate in the strategic planning process and implementation of the Stroke Services Business plan.
Act as a team leader for Stroke Allied Health team and assist in management of the EEG department.
Facilitate the Multidisciplinary Stroke Team to adapt or modify clinical pathways developed for the management of patients presenting with suspected stroke.
Coordinate and participate in weekly team meetings, case conferences and doctors rounds. Be a referral agent to services and a link between various services with the hospital and the patient.
Maintain an advanced level of expertise in stroke management.
What MLHD offer:
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Relevant Allied Health or Nursing qualification with a minimum five years full time equivalent post graduate experience
Good understanding of stroke care, its management and outcomes.
Ability to initiate, complete and evaluate quality improvement projects, contributing to the National Standards accreditation tool.
Experience in managing and facilitating a successful team environment.
High level of Information technology literacy in Office automation programs (including word processing, e-mail and spreadsheets)
More information:
Click here for the Position Description
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kristy Watson – Operational Nurse Manager on
[email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 30 July 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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