Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Discharge Coordinator

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health's Blacktown Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Discharge Coordinator to lead safe, timely discharge planning and continuity of care for patients with complex needs. You will mentor nursing colleagues, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and drive quality improvement, clinical practice development and governance across the service.

A minimum of three years' full-time clinical experience and AHPRA registration are required for this permanent, full-time

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse Division 1 registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum three years full-time equivalent clinical experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership in discharge coordination.
• Mentor nursing colleagues and support professional development.
• Lead quality improvement and contribute to governance and education.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Postgraduate studies

Job description

Lead clinical excellence and improve patient outcomes through expert discharge coordination.

Make a meaningful impact on patient flow, continuity of care and safe transitions home.

Mentor nursing colleagues and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration:$128,301.88 - $132,523.13 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join Blacktown Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Discharge Coordinator, where your advanced clinical expertise and leadership will help deliver safe, timely and effective patient care. You will work collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health professionals to support patients with complex needs, improve discharge planning and promote positive healthcare experiences.

In this specialist leadership role, you will have the opportunity to influence clinical practice, support professional development and contribute to continuous improvement across the service.

Work within a dynamic hospital environment where collaboration and patient-centred care are priorities.

Partner with multidisciplinary teams to support effective discharge planning and continuity of care.

Apply your advanced nursing knowledge to complex clinical situations and discharge-related challenges.

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes and service delivery.

What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Discharge Coordinator, you will provide expert clinical leadership and evidence-based nursing care, supporting safe and effective discharge processes for patients with varying levels of complexity. You will use your specialist knowledge to guide clinical decision-making, strengthen team capability and improve the quality of care delivered.

Your responsibilities will include:

Provide expert clinical advice and support to nursing staff and multidisciplinary colleagues in the coordination of patient care and discharge planning.

Promote safe, timely and patient-centred transitions of care, particularly for patients with complex needs and high-risk behaviours.

Mentor and coach nursing colleagues, supporting the development of clinical skills, professional practice and evidence-based decision-making.

Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical practice development and the implementation of improved care processes.

Support clinical governance, professional education and the ongoing evaluation of nursing practice to maintain high standards of care.

Current Registered Nurse Division 1 Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

A minimum of three (3) years full-time equivalent experience working in relevant clinical setting and post relevant post graduate studies as determined by organisation

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, carers and a diverse range of health care providers including those in government, non-government and community organisations

Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on service delivery, quality of care and team cohesion with an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance continuity of care between the acute sector, primary care providers and community based services

Demonstrate ability to utilise information technology within a variety of applications and willingness to undertake training

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and problem solving capabilities.

Requisition ID: REQ696509
Applications Close:2 November 2026

Need more information ?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.SteppingUp aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.