Discharge Planner: RN/EN for Safe Patient Transitions

St Vincent's Care Services; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is seeking a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse for a Discharge Planner role, combining clinical knowledge with care coordination and stakeholder engagement. Join a 197-bed facility delivering comprehensive medical and surgical services; you'll work with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to plan safe, timely discharges.

The role offers opportunities to support transitions from hospital to home or ongoing care, aligned with our commitment to

Qualifications

• Active AHPRA registered RN or EN.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in acute care, discharge planning, community or aged care settings 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

RN/EN

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

AHPRA registration (RN/EN)

Tools

Care coordination software

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is seeking a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse for a Discharge Planner role, combining clinical knowledge with care coordination and stakeholder engagement. Join a 197-bed facility delivering comprehensive medical and surgical services; you'll work with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to plan safe, timely discharges.

The role offers opportunities to support transitions from hospital to home or ongoing care, aligned with our commitment to