Discharge Coordinator

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Are you looking for a rewarding career that allows you to combine your professional skill and passion for delivering excellent customer service to people

John Fawkner Private Hospital are seeking a passionate and creative individual to join their small and supportive team as a Discharge Coordinator on a permanent part-time basis.

About us:

John Fawkner Private Hospital is located in the northwest of Melbourne. With 186 registered beds a 12 cubicle Emergency Department 4 operating theatres 12 bed critical care complex and busy Day Procedure Unit the hospital provides a wide range of services to its community. The hospital specialises in orthopaedics general surgery general medicine oncology cardiology urology plastic surgery ENT and gynaecology.

AsDischarge Coordinator your responsibilities will include:

Being responsible for providing optimal discharge planning in line with the strategic direction operational processes budget and business direction of the hospital

Delivering seamless patient flow effective bed utilisation and episode management as part of a dynamic team

• Liaises with Unit Managers nursing staff allied health Professionals and Medical Practitioners to coordinate patient discharge plans
• Liaise with external service providers for patients with ongoing care needs post discharge
• Supports and facilitates the patient and family by providing appropriate information and options regarding health and nursing care
• Early screening of inpatients with complex care needs to facilitate timely discharge
• Ensures information relating to patient discharge plans is documented and accessible by all clinical staff

Selection Criteria:

• Between 2 to 4 years as a Registered Nurse working in an acute setting
• Good Interpersonal and time management skills with an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Able to generate referrals to relevant organisations
• Ability to support and liaise with respective NUMs and Departments
• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team

Why Healthscope

When you join Healthscope you become part of ourCommunity of Care.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation no matter the role every dayour people make a differenceto the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive memorable experiences alongside our quality care in every moment of every day.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.

We pride ourselves on working withtalented passionate and caringpeople to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

While our hospital network is vast Healthscope is a family. We support each other we share learnings celebrate successes and face challengestogether.

Come and be the difference in our patients lives.

Applications close:16/03/26

To Apply:Please click on the Apply button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions please reach out to

If you are successful you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the Healthscope - Victoria - Nurses and Midwives Agreement 2021-2025 (salaries range between $36.13 and $50.3603 per hour Superannuation).

More Information:Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.