Darwin Private Hospital
After Hours Coordinator
Casual Position
Are you a highly motivated Registered Nurse ready to undertake this key leadership role? The After Hours Hospital Coordinator is a pivotal member of the health care team providing after hours leadership and management of the nursing team and hospital.
As the After Hours Hospital Coordinator your responsibilities will include:
Supervise safe, quality care that meets current best practice standards
Support and liaise with the respective Nurse Unit Manager(s) of wards and departments
Ensure all areas are staffed appropriately and cost efficient
Coordinate patient admissions
Oversee the safety of all patients and hospital staff
Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.
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 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
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.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Essential Criteria:
Registered Nurse with current AHPRA Registration
Recent management experience at ANUM level or higher
Tertiary Qualification in a health related discipline or management (desired)
Knowledge of relevant Awards and Enterprise Agreements (desired)
Demonstrated experience with the coordination and allocation of staff
High degree of computer literacy including MS Office
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
People leadership skills including mentorship and coaching of team members
Ability to manage special projects and selected portfolios
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 the Darwin Private Hospital - Nurses and Midwives - Enterprise Agreement - 2021-2024 ($65.17 - $75.30 per hour)
Applications close: 8th of September 2025
For further enquiries: Stacey Delaney, Acting Director of Nursing - stacey.delaney@healthscope.com.au
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.