Flow Coordinator
Core
Coordinate real-time patient flow across inpatient units, emergency pathways, and discharge processes to optimize bed utilization and support safe, timely mental health care.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse (Mental Health) / Flow Coordinator
Builds
Operational capacity and patient journey oversight for the Mental Health Team at Flinders Medical Centre
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mental health nursing practice, bed management, risk process management, data capture and reporting, leadership of student nurses and enrolled nurses, conflict resolution, prioritization
Preferred skills
Experience in leadership and direction of less experienced staff
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Coordinating real-time patient flow across inpatient units, emergency pathways, and discharge processes; Collaborating with nursing, medical, and allied health teams to identify and resolve capacity or access barriers; Monitoring patient care plans to ensure appropriate care outcomes; Monitoring and escalating emerging flow issues through established protocols; Supporting accurate data capture and reporting to inform operational decision-making
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
