Patient Flow and Access Unit Registered Nurse

Reference Number: 2728

Job Title: Patient Flow and Access Unit Registered Nurse

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time or Part Time (until 30/06/2027)

Hours per Fortnight: 56

Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2 (YP2-YP9)

Location: Graham Street

Closing date: 3/07/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Emma Bryden-Brown on Emma.Bryden-Brown@gvhealth.org.au. 
 

About the role: 

The Patient Flow and Access Unit (PFAU) forms the governance structure for centralised flow and access activities, with an operational unit consisting of two functional zones: four PFAU flexible care beds and the Transit Lounge. The patient cohort includes those being discharged, patients transitioning from the Emergency Department and/or the Critical Care Unit into ward beds and patients who require direct admission to inpatient beds. 

The PFAU flexible beds operate from 08.30-17.00 7 days per week whilst the Transit Lounge operates from 0800-1700 on weekdays. The PFAU Registered Nurse is responsible for bedside nursing care for patients occupying the flexible care beds. The Registered Nurse may also support other functional areas to achieve goals as they pertain to the PFAU. 

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe and quality care to this cohort of patients recognising that some patients are well and ready for discharge, however, some may also have the potential for deterioration as they await a ward bed. The Registered Nurse will be confident with performing patient observations and assessments, escalation of care processes as well as having strong communication skills. 

The Registered Nurse will also be confident in guiding patient care based on clinical experience.  

At times, the Registered Nurse may support patient flow and access initiatives to assist the hospital in achieving standardisation, process improvement and coordinated patient movement. The Registered Nurse must work well within a multi-disciplinary team.

You can view the Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

How to apply:

External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.

Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/  

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more. 

Our region: 

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities.  Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

Our benefits:  

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace: 

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.