Integrated Discharge Lead: Complex Care Transitions

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health

Curran Foundation scholarships

Study leave

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited is seeking an Integrated Discharge Coordinator to lead complex discharge planning and coordinate patient flow within the Patient Flow Unit at St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney.

The role requires advanced clinical assessment, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a proactive approach to reducing delays and readmissions, with opportunities for leadership and professional development within a world-class health system.

Qualifications

• Advanced discharge planning, care coordination, patient flow and integrated care.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate transitions of care.
• Leadership, analytical thinking and problem solving in complex care environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate comprehensive discharge planning for patients with complex needs.
• Provide advanced clinical assessment and evidence-based decision-making.
• Identify barriers to discharge and mitigate delays to reduce readmissions.
• Coordinate integrated care plans with internal and external providers.
• Oversee referrals to health, aged care, disability and community services.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Patient flow

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical governance

Education

RN Registration (Nursing)

Allied Health degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic patient management systems

Job description

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited is seeking an Integrated Discharge Coordinator to lead complex discharge planning and coordinate patient flow within the Patient Flow Unit at St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney.

The role requires advanced clinical assessment, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a proactive approach to reducing delays and readmissions, with opportunities for leadership and professional development within a world-class health system.