Discharge Planner: Nurse-Led Care Transitions

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Salary packaging

Meal & Entertainment card

Overtime pay

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness passport

Uniforms provided

Annual flu vaccination

Private health insurance discount

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is seeking a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse to join as a Discharge Planner. You will coordinate discharge planning, support safe and timely transitions, and engage with patients, families and community providers to arrange appropriate post-hospital care.

In this role you will work closely with clinical teams and Allied Health to remove barriers to discharge, maintain accurate records and ensure person-centred care throughout the patient journey.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Patient-centred care mentality with collaborative approach.
• Experience in discharge planning, care coordination or community/aged care (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Liaise with patients, families, carers and external service providers.
• Facilitate referrals to community, aged care and support services.
• Collaborate with clinical and Allied Health teams to minimise discharge barriers.
• Maintain accurate records and discharge documentation.
• Support safe, efficient and positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

AHPRA-registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is seeking a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse to join as a Discharge Planner. You will coordinate discharge planning, support safe and timely transitions, and engage with patients, families and community providers to arrange appropriate post-hospital care.

In this role you will work closely with clinical teams and Allied Health to remove barriers to discharge, maintain accurate records and ensure person-centred care throughout the patient journey.