Hospital Coordinator

Hospital Coordinator 

Are you an experienced clinician with management experience or aspirations, looking for your next opportunity?

Full Time or Part Time hours available

• Values-led workplace
• Career growth and flexibility - $69.84 p/h + Super + Shift Allowances - fully rotational roster
• Relocation + accommodation options available for those wanting a tree-change

About the role:

You will coordinate the effective management of hospital services and exceptional best practice nursing care to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and an industry leading patient experience. As a hospital leader, you will contribute to the hospital’s performance across: Patient safety and quality, people & safety, financial and operations. The hospital coordinator function is 24/7 and as the day coordinator you will effectively manage the flow of patients from admission to discharge, and staffing, as the senior nurse in charge of weekdays, before handing over to the after-hours team.

About us:

For over 20 years, Hobart Private Hospital has been a cornerstone of high-quality healthcare for the people of Hobart and greater Tasmania. Our fully accredited, 146-bed hospital is centrally located in the heart of Hobart's CBD, offering the perks of inner-city life alongside the beauty and serenity of Tasmania. Co-located with the Royal Hobart Hospital, we're a world-class facility committed to advanced medical care and patient-centred service. We're equally committed to the professional growth of our staff, providing numerous opportunities for learning and advancement.

We provide a diverse range of acute care services, including general and speciality surgeries in orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, colorectal, breast, vascular, plastic, and select paediatric surgeries. Comprehensive medical services include cardiology, angiography, endocrinology, gastroenterology, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory medicine, and rheumatology.

With a 24-hour emergency care centre, critical care unit, five state-of-the-art operating theatres, an endoscopy suite, and a dedicated day surgery facility, Hobart Private Hospital is equipped with the latest technology to address a wide range of healthcare needs. Our facilities are designed to provide the highest level of care and comfort to our patients, and we're proud to offer our staff a secure and advanced workplace.

Grow Your Career with Us

Join a team that values innovation, continued learning, and work-life balance. We offer Tasmania's most competitive pay rates, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment for career advancement. Here, you'll find more than a job; you'll find a community that allows you to thrive both professionally and personally.

If you're looking for a fulfilling healthcare career in a vibrant yet relaxed city setting, Hobart Private Hospital could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Key responsbilities:

• Supervise safe, quality care that meets current best practice standards across all wards
• Support and liaise with the respective Nurse Unit Manager(s) of wards and departments to ensure all areas are staffed appropriately
• Manage patient flow, coordinate and plan operational processes, working within the budget direction of the hospital
• Demonstrate and lead staff in delivery operational efficiencies
• Coordinate patient admissions
• Support the hospitals commitment to quality improvement and achievement of National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA Registration
• Recent management experience at Senior Nurse / NUM or Hospital Coordinator level
• Demonstrated experience with the coordination and allocation of staff
• Ability to manage multi tasks and co-ordinate resources appropriately
• High degree of computer literacy including MS Office
• People leadership skills including mentorship and coaching of team members
• Completion or working towards post graduate qualification in management advantageous
• Available to work a rotational roster - early, late & night shifts 7 days a week

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:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
•  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: 19th August 2026 - apply now, as we may kick off the recruitment process before applications close!

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to  Mel Moran, Director of Nursing - Mel.Moran@healthscope.com.au

Please include your CV and cover letter including your availability and preference for full time or part time. 

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 - Tasmania Nurse  -Enterprise Agreement 2025, a salary of $69.84 per hour.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. 

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