After Hours Manager

Mater Group • Springfield, MO

1d • A$71 - A$77 • Onsite

About The Position

Mater Hospital Springfield has an exciting opportunity for an experienced After Hours Manager to join our team on a 6-month maximum-term contract (32 hours per week). This is a unique leadership opportunity to provide clinical and operational oversight outside of normal business hours, ensuring the safe, efficient and coordinated delivery of patient care across the hospital. Working in a modern, growing facility, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting staff, managing patient flow, responding to emergencies and maintaining high standards of care across all clinical areas.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior clinical leadership or management role within an acute healthcare setting.
• Extensive clinical knowledge with the ability to make sound decisions in complex and time-critical situations.
• Proven experience coordinating patient flow, workforce management and hospital operations.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A sound understanding of clinical governance, risk management, quality improvement and accreditation standards.
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable and decisive in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centred care aligned with Mater's Mission and Values.

Responsibilities

• Providing visible clinical and operational leadership across the hospital outside of normal business hours.
• Coordinating patient flow to ensure timely access to care and effective bed management.
• Responding to PACE calls and leading emergency response activities as the after-hours Emergency Response Warden and/or Commander.
• Supporting nursing, midwifery and multidisciplinary teams with clinical decision-making and operational escalation.
• Managing workforce allocation, staffing resources, skill mix, overtime and agency utilisation after hours.
• Monitoring patient safety, clinical quality and risk while ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
• Promoting continuous improvement initiatives and supporting quality, accreditation and governance activities.
• Building collaborative relationships with clinical teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Maintaining a visible leadership presence while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork and compassionate care.

Benefits

• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation
• Unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED