Discharge Planner

Job No: BH77
Location: Stepney

About the role

Reporting to the Clinical Manager Ward, the Discharge Planner plays an important role in coordinating safe, timely, and effective discharge plans for patients transitioning from hospital to home or other care settings. This role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families to ensure discharge goals are met, support services are organised, and continuity of care is maintained.

This is an RN Level 2 Year 1 position, available on a part-time basis (0.5 or 0.6 FTE).

Please find attached the Position Description for further details

About you

You will be a clinically proficient and appropriately experienced Registered Nurse who is motivated and passionate about providing exceptional care throughout the patient journey.

This position requires an individual who has:

  • Strong knowledge of acute care nursing principles and preferably experience in patient care coordination or discharge planning.
  • Knowledge of surgical procedures, monitoring and equipment, pain management methods and medications.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally and respectfully with patients and all members of the multidisciplinary team as well as external providers.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with excellent assessment ability and critical thinking mindset.
  • Proficiency in relevant systems, particularly Microsoft Office Suite and Patient Information Management System (PiMS).
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate and identify potential problems quickly and efficiently, adapt, and communicate these to stakeholders across the continuum of care to ensure safe, positive patient outcomes.
  • The highest ethical standards and treats all hospital and patient matters with confidentiality and respect.
  • Embodies Burnside Hospital’s values-based approach.

If you are a motivated person seeking the next step in your professional journey and an opportunity to apply your skills and passion to support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care, we want to hear from you!

Simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply Now' button and submit your current resume and cover letter. 

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About Our Hospital

Burnside War Memorial Hospital was established as a living memorial to the men and women of the District who gave their lives in the two World Wars, and all others who served, made possible through the foresight of the City of Burnside and the generous gift of Attunga by Otto Georg von Rieben in 1944. Today, Burnside Hospital remains a private not-for-profit community hospital, offering a range of services and clinics to care for and support the thousands of patients who choose to have their healthcare needs met here each year.