Beyond Bedside Bulletin
25th Sept 2025
This week’s curation is a love letter to nurses ready to lead beyond the bedside.
If you’ve ever wondered how your nursing experience could translate into something new—this is your sign.
Check out the roles below, and if you apply, let me know. I’d love to cheer you on.
Research Nurse
Why it stands out:
Combines clinical expertise with scientific inquiry.
Contributes directly to medical advancements and patient outcomes.
Offers variety—working with trials, data, and patient care.
Ideal for: Nurses who want to move beyond bedside care and into research, innovation, and evidence-based practice.
Facility Manager
Why it stands out:
Central to operational excellence in healthcare or aged care settings.
Oversees safety, compliance, and infrastructure—critical behind-the-scenes leadership.
Often includes strategic planning and team management.
Ideal for: Professionals with strong organizational and leadership skills who enjoy optimizing environments for care delivery.
Clinic Manager
Why it stands out:
Directly influences patient experience and staff performance.
Balances business acumen with healthcare knowledge.
Offers autonomy and leadership in a fast-paced setting.
Ideal for: People who thrive in dynamic environments and want to lead teams while improving service delivery.
Post Placement Support & Auditors
Why it stands out:
Ensures quality and compliance in employment services or healthcare programs.
Focuses on continuous improvement and accountability.
Often involves fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
Ideal for: Detail-oriented professionals who value structure, fairness, and impact through oversight.
MND Advisor
Why it stands out:
Provides compassionate support to individuals with Motor Neurone Disease.
Involves advocacy, education, and care coordination.
Deeply rewarding—making a difference in lives facing complex challenges.
Ideal for: Empathetic professionals with experience in disability, aged care, or chronic illness support.
all of These roles aren’t just jobs—they’re pathways to purpose. Whether you're driven by compassion, leadership, or innovation, each position offers a chance to grow professionally while making a real difference in people’s lives.
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1. Care Support Partner (Case Manager)
Summary: This role involves coordinating care for individuals with chronic or complex health conditions, ensuring they receive appropriate services and support.
Salary: Salaries for case managers can vary widely based on experience and location. They typically are between $80,000 - $95,000.
Why Nurses Are Suited: Nurses possess strong clinical knowledge, patient advocacy skills, and experience in care coordination, making them ideal candidates for case management roles.
2. Clinical Research Coordinator
Summary: Clinical Research Coordinators oversee clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols, managing patient recruitment, and collecting data.
Salary: Clinical Research Coordinators can expect to earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
Why Nurses Are Suited: Nurses bring a deep understanding of patient care and clinical procedures, which is invaluable in managing clinical trials and ensuring patient safety.
3. Care Manager - Home Care
Summary: This role involves overseeing home care services, managing a team of caregivers, and ensuring that clients receive high-quality, personalised care in their homes.
Salary: Salaries for Care Managers in home care settings typically range from $80,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
Why Nurses Are Suited: Nurses have the clinical expertise to assess patient needs and the leadership skills to manage care teams effectively, ensuring comprehensive home care services.
4. Clinical Manager
Summary: Clinical Managers are responsible for overseeing clinical operations within healthcare facilities, ensuring that patient care standards are met and managing healthcare staff.
Salary: In the Australia, Clinical Managers can earn between $80,000 and $100,000 annually, with variations based on the size and location of the facility.
Why Nurses Are Suited: Nurses possess a combination of clinical expertise and leadership skills, making them well-equipped to manage clinical operations and ensure high standards of patient care.
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Clinical Trainer
Summary: Delivers training and education to clinical staff, ensuring best practices and compliance with healthcare standards.
Salary Range: AUD $85,000–$110,000.
Nursing Skills Used: Clinical expertise, teaching ability, communication, and mentoring.
Registered Nurse – Respiratory Conditions
Summary: Provides education & specialised care for patients with chronic and acute respiratory illnesses. WFH opportunity when not in clinic.
Salary Range: AUD $75,000–$95,000.
Nursing Skills Used: Respiratory assessment, oxygen therapy, patient education, and acute care management.
Health Services Manager
Summary: Oversees operations of healthcare services, managing staff, budgets, and compliance with regulations.
Salary Range: AUD $110,000–$140,000.
Nursing Skills Used: Leadership, strategic planning, healthcare policy, and team coordination.
Telehealth Nurse (Health Direct)
Summary: Provides remote clinical support and triage via phone or video, guiding patients to appropriate care.
Salary Range: AUD $80,000–$100,000.
Nursing Skills Used: Triage, communication, clinical decision-making, and digital literacy.
Clinical Care Coordinator (Nurse)
Summary: Coordinates patient care plans, liaising between healthcare providers and families to ensure continuity of care.
Salary Range: AUD $85,000–$105,000.
Nursing Skills Used: Care planning, patient advocacy, multidisciplinary collaboration, and documentation.
Manager Aged Care Services
Summary: Leads aged care facilities or programs, ensuring quality care, staff management, and regulatory compliance.
Salary Range: AUD $100,000–$130,000.
Nursing Skills Used: Geriatric care, leadership, risk management, and staff development.
Previous weeks
1. Service Manager Lead aged care operations with a strong focus on compliance, team culture, and resident outcomes. You’ll be the anchor between clinical excellence and operational flow. 💰 Estimated Salary: $110K–$125K + super 🎯 Interview Prep: “How do you build a high-performing care team while maintaining compliance?”
2. Clinical Care Manager Oversee clinical governance and care planning in a residential setting. This role blends leadership, mentoring, and quality improvement. 💰 Estimated Salary: $105K–$120K + super 🎯 Interview Prep: “Describe a time you improved clinical outcomes through team coaching.”
3. Education & Engagement Officer Design and deliver health education programs across community settings. Ideal for nurse educators or public health leads who love translating evidence into action. 💰 Estimated Salary: $90K–$105K + super 🎯 Interview Prep: “How do you tailor health education to diverse community needs?”
4. Executive Operations Manager Strategic oversight of multiple aged care sites. You’ll drive systems, workforce planning, and service delivery at scale. 💰 Estimated Salary: $130K–$145K + super 🎯 Interview Prep: “What’s your approach to scaling operational excellence across sites?”
5. Senior Care Coordinator Coordinate complex care across services with a focus on patient-centred planning and advocacy. A great fit for nurses who thrive in multidisciplinary settings. 💰 Estimated Salary: $95K–$110K + super 🎯 Interview Prep: “How do you navigate competing priorities in multidisciplinary care?”
6. Rare Cancer Support Specialist Provide psychosocial and navigation support for patients with rare cancers. This hybrid role blends emotional intelligence with clinical insight. 💰 Estimated Salary: $90K–$100K + super 🎯 Interview Prep: “How do you build trust quickly with patients facing rare diagnoses?”
7. Carer Assessor Assess and support unpaid carers across the region. You’ll need empathy, structured assessment skills, and a knack for balancing care with eligibility. 💰 Estimated Salary: $85K–$95K + super 🎯 Interview Prep: “How do you balance carer wellbeing with service eligibility criteria?”
8. Case Coordinator Manage client cases across aged care or disability sectors. Strong documentation, advocacy, and service navigation are key. 💰 Estimated Salary: $80K–$90K + super 🎯 Interview Prep: “Tell us about a time you advocated for a client’s access to services.”
9. MDT Commissioning Coordinator Coordinate commissioning of multidisciplinary teams across the South Coast. This role sits at the intersection of policy, practice, and clinical voice. 💰 Estimated Salary: $100K–$115K + super 🎯 Interview Prep: “How do you ensure clinical voices are heard in commissioning decisions?”
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Product Specialist – Digital & Automation (Medical Imaging)
Summary: Supports the implementation and optimization of digital imaging solutions across healthcare settings. Acts as a bridge between clinical teams and tech developers, ensuring products meet user needs and regulatory standards.
Estimated Salary Range (AU): $95,000–$120,000 base + potential bonuses
Interview Question to Prepare: “How would you translate clinical feedback into actionable insights for a product development team?”
Why Nurses Can Do This: Nurses understand clinical workflows, patient safety, and frontline challenges. Their ability to communicate across disciplines makes them ideal for tech liaison roles, especially in imaging where precision and usability are key.
Donor Experience Manager
Summary: Designs and manages the experience of donors in a nonprofit or healthcare setting. Focuses on relationship-building, communication, and retention strategies.
Estimated Salary Range (AU): $85,000–$110,000 depending on organization size
Interview Question to Prepare: “How would you personalize donor engagement strategies to increase long-term support?”
Why Nurses Can Do This: Nurses excel at empathy, communication, and building trust—skills that translate beautifully into donor relations. Their understanding of impact and storytelling also strengthens engagement strategies.
Regulatory Affairs Associate | ANZ
Summary: Supports compliance and regulatory submissions for medical products across Australia and New Zealand. Involves documentation, stakeholder coordination, and policy interpretation.
Estimated Salary Range (AU): $90,000–$115,000 depending on experience and company
Interview Question to Prepare: “How would you ensure timely and accurate regulatory submissions across multiple jurisdictions?”
Why Nurses Can Do This: Nurses are detail-oriented, protocol-driven, and familiar with clinical documentation standards. Their understanding of patient safety and healthcare systems makes them strong candidates for regulatory roles.
Final Note:
Each of these roles is more than a job title—they’re strategic pivots that build on what nurses already do. The key isn’t just knowing the role exists—it’s knowing how to speak to it, prepare for it, and position yourself with confidence.
Preivous weeks
Full-time Alternative Therapies Nurse (RN) – Telehealth | Apex Health
This role blends clinical expertise with holistic care, supporting patients through alternative therapies via telehealth. Salary likely ranges from $80k–$100k depending on experience. Why nurses can do this: You already know how to assess and support patients holistically—this just adds a virtual layer. Rebrand tip: Your bedside manner becomes “remote therapeutic rapport.” Interview question to prep for: “How do you build trust with patients in a virtual setting?”
Triage Delegate – Remote | First Choice Care
This remote role involves assessing incoming patient needs and directing care appropriately—think clinical decision-making meets logistics. Estimated salary: $85k–$95k. Why nurses can do this: You triage every day—this just formalizes it. Rebrand tip: Your shift handovers become “clinical prioritization and delegation.” Interview question to prep for: “Describe a time you had to make a fast triage decision—what was your process?”
Virtual Sales Representative (Pharmaceutical) | DSK
This role involves educating clinicians about pharmaceutical products and supporting sales remotely. Salary may range from $90k–$110k with bonuses. Why nurses can do this: You’ve explained medications and advocated for treatments your whole career. Rebrand tip: Your patient education becomes “clinical product communication.” Interview question to prep for: “How would you handle a skeptical clinician during a product pitch?”
Product Consultant | Dejay Medical
This role supports healthcare providers in using medical equipment effectively, blending education, tech, and clinical insight. Salary likely sits around $85k–$100k. Why nurses can do this: You’ve trained others on equipment and adapted to new tech constantly. Rebrand tip: Your equipment troubleshooting becomes “clinical product implementation.” Interview question to prep for: “How do you tailor your training approach to different clinical teams?”
Contract Assessor – Returning Carer Program
This role supports nurses re-entering the workforce by assessing readiness and guiding next steps. Salary may vary, but expect $80k–$95k. Why nurses can do this: You understand the emotional and practical challenges of returning to care. Rebrand tip: Your mentorship and empathy become “career transition assessment.” Interview question to prep for: “How would you support a nurse who feels unsure about returning to practice?”
Previous Weeks
These four roles—Digital Patient Navigator, Transplant and Support Officer, Roster Admin Coordinator, and Treatment Coordinator—are excellent entry points for RNs with under five years' experience or EENs looking to transition into non-clinical spaces. Each one taps into core nursing strengths like patient communication, care coordination, emotional support, and team logistics, without requiring advanced leadership or specialist qualifications. Whether you’ve guided patients through discharge plans, supported perioperative journeys, handled informal shift coordination, or built trust through patient education, you’re already equipped with the foundation these roles need. They offer emotionally meaningful work with administrative or strategic slants—ideal for nurses wanting career clarity beyond the bedside.
Digital Patient Navigator
Summary: Supports patients through digital health platforms, guiding them to appropriate services, appointments, and resources. Acts as a liaison between patients and providers, often in telehealth or care coordination settings.
Expected Salary: ~$65,000–$75,000 AUD annually
Why Nurses Can Do This:
Deep understanding of patient pathways and healthcare systems
Empathy and communication skills honed through bedside care
Experience navigating complex care plans and advocating for patients
Skill Rebrand Example: “Care coordination” → “Digital navigation and patient engagement” “Discharge planning” → “Workflow optimization across virtual platforms”
Interview Question Example: “Tell me about a time you helped a patient understand a complex care plan using digital tools or remote communication.”
Transplant and Support Officer
Summary: Coordinates logistics and support for organ transplant processes, including donor matching, patient education, and liaison with clinical teams. Often involves administrative and emotional support roles.
Expected Salary: ~$75,000–$85,000 AUD annually
Why Nurses Can Do This:
Familiarity with surgical pathways and post-op care
Strong emotional intelligence for supporting patients and families
Experience with multidisciplinary teams and critical care protocols
Skill Rebrand Example: “Pre-op and post-op education” → “Transplant readiness and recovery coordination” “Clinical documentation” → “Compliance and donor tracking systems”
Interview Question Example: “How would you support a patient and their family through the transplant journey, from referral to recovery?”
Roster Admin Coordinator
Summary: Manages staff scheduling, shift coordination, and administrative support across healthcare teams. Ensures coverage, compliance with awards, and smooth operations.
Expected Salary: ~$75,000–$80,000 AUD annually
Why Nurses Can Do This:
Deep understanding of staffing needs and shift dynamics
Experience with award interpretation and fatigue management
Strong organizational and communication skills
Skill Rebrand Example: “Managing shift swaps and coverage” → “Workforce optimization and rostering strategy” “Team coordination” → “Operational logistics and scheduling systems”
Interview Question Example: “Describe a time you had to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment—how did you ensure coverage and team satisfaction?”
Treatment Coordinator
Summary: Acts as the bridge between patients and clinical teams, explaining treatment plans, managing appointments, and supporting financial and emotional readiness. Common in dental, allied health, and cosmetic settings.
Expected Salary: ~$70,000–$80,000 AUD annually
Why Nurses Can Do This:
Skilled in patient education and care planning
Comfortable discussing procedures and outcomes
Experience managing emotional responses and building trust
Skill Rebrand Example: “Patient education” → “Treatment plan communication and conversion” “Appointment coordination” → “Client journey mapping and scheduling”
Interview Question Example: “How would you explain a multi-phase treatment plan to a patient who’s anxious or unsure about proceeding?”
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Clinical Midwife Consultant – Healthier Pregnancies
Role Overview: Lead initiatives to improve maternal and fetal outcomes. Provide expert midwifery advice, support antenatal care strategies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Estimated Salary: ~$120,000–$140,000 AUD/year
Interview Tip: Be ready to discuss a time you led a change in clinical practice that improved pregnancy outcomes.
Why Nurses Can Do This: Experienced midwives or nurses with advanced maternal health knowledge are ideal. Their clinical insight, communication skills, and leadership experience make them strong candidates for shaping healthier pregnancy pathways.
Nurse Care Coordinator – Integrated Services
Role Overview: Coordinate care across services for patients with chronic or complex conditions. Liaise with GPs, allied health, and community supports to ensure continuity and quality.
Estimated Salary: ~$90,000–$105,000 AUD/year
Interview Tip: Expect to be asked how you ensure continuity of care across multiple providers.
Why Nurses Can Do This: Nurses are natural care coordinators. Their ability to assess needs holistically, communicate across disciplines, and advocate for patient-centered plans makes them ideal for integrated care roles.
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Site Care Partner
Estimated Salary: $82K–$84K/year What’s Involved:
Acts as the main liaison between clinical trial sites and sponsors
Oversees site activation, compliance, and patient safety
Builds relationships and monitors study progress from start to close-out
Interview Tip: Highlight your ability to manage competing priorities and communicate across teams. Share examples of coordinating care or audits under pressure.
Why Nurses Can Do It: Nurses bring precision, documentation skills, and calm leadership—perfect for managing clinical trials and ensuring ethical standards are upheld.
Regional Services Manager
Estimated Salary: $115K–$135K/year What’s Involved:
Leads service delivery across multiple locations (e.g. counselling, mediation, aged care)
Manages teams, budgets, and stakeholder relationships
Ensures quality, compliance, and strategic growth
Interview Tip: Speak to your experience leading teams or projects, especially across shifts or departments. Use metrics or outcomes to show impact.
Why Nurses Can Do It: Nurses are natural systems thinkers—used to juggling clinical care, team dynamics, and compliance. This role reframes those skills into regional leadership.
Clinical Research Nurse (Mental Health)
Estimated Salary: $90K–$122K/year What’s Involved:
Coordinates mental health clinical trials and participant care
Conducts assessments, administers interventions, and ensures safety
Collaborates with ethics committees and research teams
Interview Tip: Showcase your understanding of trauma-informed care and mental health protocols. Mention any experience with documentation or patient monitoring.
Why Nurses Can Do It: Mental health nurses already balance empathy, clinical rigour, and ethical decision-making—making them ideal for research roles that require both heart and precision.
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For my enrolled Nurse friends
Step into a career that truly makes a difference.
Queensland Ambulance Service is now hiring Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs)—a vital frontline role that helps coordinate ambulance crews and respond to Triple Zero (000) calls. With full training provided (no prior emergency experience needed), this permanent position offers a competitive salary, career development, and a chance to gain nationally recognised qualifications in Call-taking & Dispatch. If you’re calm under pressure, a great communicator, and ready to support Queenslanders during their most critical moments, this could be your perfect pivot.
This isn’t a step away from your impact—it’s a bold step forward.
Ready to step into leadership and make a difference in your community?
RDNS Silverchain is hiring a full-time Care Team Leader to guide and support direct care staff delivering in-home aged care across the region. With flexible work options, competitive pay, salary packaging, and a strong focus on mentorship and quality care, this role is ideal for experienced nurses looking to move into a non-clinical leadership position. If you’ve led teams before or want to take the leap into a more strategic, people-focused role—this could be your next big move.
You don’t have to leave health—you just have to redefine it.
Job of the Week 3
Passionate about youth wellbeing and ready to make real change across regional WA?
Carers WA is hiring a full-time Young Carer Coordinator (based in Albany) to deliver outreach support for carers aged 8–25. With a salary package of $95K, generous leave, and remote work flexibility, this 2-year role is ideal for professionals with a background in social work, youth support or community mental health. Nurses—especially those with a deep understanding of advocacy, trauma-informed care, and holistic support—bring an incredible blend of clinical insight and empathy that makes them uniquely qualified to champion young carers navigating complex challenges. If you’re ready to shift into a role that builds brighter futures and community connection—this could be your next chapter.
Love your work,
Beth