Discharge Planner

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 Planner 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.

**As Discharge Planner 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 NUM’s 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 our Community of Care.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to 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 with talented, passionate and caring people 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 challenges together.

**_ Come and be the difference in our patient's lives._**

**Applications close**: 20th May 2025