After Hours Coordinator – Registered Nurse Leadership Role | Darwin

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a leadership opportunity in Darwin?

We're recruiting an After Hours Hospital Coordinator to join a dynamic healthcare team at a leading private hospital in the Northern Territory.

As After Hours Hospital Coordinator, you'll provide critical leadership and management of nursing operations outside standard hours. This pivotal role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care whilst managing hospital operations and supporting nursing staff across all departments.

• Supervise and maintain safe, quality patient care aligned with best practice standards
• Collaborate with Nurse Unit Managers across wards and departments
• Manage staffing allocation to ensure appropriate coverage and cost efficiency
• Coordinate patient admissions and bed management
• Oversee safety protocols for patients and hospital staff
• Provide leadership, mentorship and coaching to nursing team members

• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
• Recent management experience at Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) level or above
• Proven experience in staff coordination and allocation
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Strong people leadership skills with mentorship capabilities
• High-level computer literacy including MS Office proficiency

• Tertiary qualification in health-related discipline or management
• Knowledge of relevant Awards and Enterprise Agreements
• Experience managing special projects and portfolios

Competitive hourly rates from $65.17 to $75.30 based on relevant registered nursing experience, in accordance with current Enterprise Agreement provisions.

• Leadership role with genuine career progression opportunities
• Work within a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Flexibility to work across a diverse range of clinical specialties
• Experience managing complex clinical operations in a premier facility

This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the Northern Territory's premier private healthcare facility. As the only private hospital in the NT, this 122-bed acute care hospital delivers comprehensive surgical and medical services to a diverse patient population spanning the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote Aboriginal communities, and international patients.

The hospital offers an extensive range of specialised services including:

• General Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Gynaecology
• Ophthalmology
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Urology
• Gastroenterology
• ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)
• Cardiac Catheter Laboratory

Co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital, the facility operates as a strategic partner in delivering specialised care to patients across the top end of Australia. This world-class private hospital provides both multiday inpatient services and day surgery procedures, supported by state-of-the-art medical technology and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Working in Darwin offers a unique professional experience in a multicultural environment, with opportunities to care for patients from diverse backgrounds including remote and Indigenous communities. The hospital's reputation for clinical excellence attracts leading medical specialists and provides nursing staff with exposure to complex and rewarding cases.

IHR Group is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency dedicated to connecting experienced nurses with permanent positions across Australia. With 12 years of experience in nursing recruitment, we offer a personalised, friendly approach that sets us apart from larger agencies.

• Completely Free – Our service is entirely free for nursing candidates
• Fast Response Times – As a boutique agency, we respond quickly with simple, streamlined procedures
• Personal Support – You'll work directly with our experienced recruitment team who understand your career goals
• Expert Guidance – We'll support you through every stage of the application and interview process
• Ongoing Communication – We maintain regular contact and keep you informed throughout your recruitment journey

• Professional CV formatting and presentation to highlight your experience
• Direct access to exclusive nursing opportunities across Australia
• Salary negotiation support to ensure competitive remuneration
• Interview preparation and guidance
• Assistance with reference checks and credentialing requirements
• Dedicated support from application through to placement

Our team specialises in placing Registered Nurses in permanent roles across private hospitals throughout Australia, with particular expertise in critical care, theatre, emergency, and specialist nursing positions.

Contact IHR Group today to discuss this After Hours Coordinator opportunity in Darwin.

Phone: +61 (0)2 9231 8481

Email: info@ihrgroup.com.au

Website: www.ihrgroup.com.au

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your nursing career.