Discharge Planner
Discharge Planner
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Job Description
Discharge Planner
Job No: JR102252
Wollongong Private Hospital
Maximum Term
Nursing - Enrolled Allied Health Professionals Nursing - Registered
- Fixed Term Part Time (32 hours per fortnight) position: Maternity leave cover until June 2026
- We care about YOU!Access counselling wellbeing services legal & financial assistance
- Join Australias largest private health care provider.
The Opportunity
As the Discharge Planner you will be working in a key role that provides clinical leadership to nursing medical and allied health providers. You will be responsible for providing an effective discharge planning service and coordinating the strategic and operational planning for discharge activities and associated services across the hospital.
Your role will involve but is not limited to;
- Coordinating the patient discharge planning process
- Ensuring patients have a smooth transition from the hospital to the community with appropriate care and services.
- Planning complex discharges with a multidisciplinary team.
- Completing relevant patient referrals e.g. My Aged Care Ramsay Connect HITH
Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role you will bring a strong clinical skillset with experience working in an acute care hospital setting. Your effective interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) ability to work in a multidisciplinary within a fast-paced team environment client-focused attitude and willingness to accept and promote Ramsays core values are essential for this role.
You will also demonstrate:
- Registration with the Australian Nurses & Midwives Board of Australia and/or AHPRA registration
- Completed at least three years experience in an acute care hospital
- Prior experience in a discharge planning role (desirable)
- Knowledge of and ability to implement contemporary discharge planning practices
- Understanding of health fund contracts (desirable)
- Advanced level of problem solving prioritising and negotiation skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Knowledge of and participation in Quality Improvement process
- Sound computer skills
Whats in it for you
Professional Advancement:Recognition Rewards Professional Development and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100 major retailers. Hospital Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts -youll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster Flexible Leave Program and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels salary sacrifice opportunitiese.g. airport lounge membership self-education expenses novated leasing and more.
*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
The Hospital
The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of People Caring for People since 1964.
Requirements
- Must provide aNational Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role Ramsay may require aWorking-With-Childrencheck andproof of immunisationagainst infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries please contact Sian Willis via
Applications Close: 1st July 2025
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