Discharge Planner

• Permanent part-time role with Global Health Care Company
• Assistant Discharge Planner required – Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist
• Hone your skills as part of our dedicated, multi-disciplinary team.
• Balance your life with our flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

Assistant Discharge Planner

As a member of the discharge planning team, 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, 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
• Plan complex discharges with a multidisciplinary team.

About You

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, fast-paced team environment, client-focused attitude and willingness to accept and promote Ramsay’s core values are essential for this role.

Discharger planner

• Registered with Australian Nurses & Midwives Board of Australia/OR
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent with APHRA 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

About the Organisation

Kareena Private Hospital is a modern 179 bed facility servicing the Sutherland Shire and surrounding areas. It is conveniently located directly opposite Sutherland Public Hospital and close to public transport. Kareena Private Hospital is an acute Medical/Surgical facility including orthopaedic, gynaecological and obstetric services and Rehabilitation. Kareena Private Hospital has established an excellent reputation in the community for its high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement.

What’s 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: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll 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.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

For enquiries, please contact:
Yvonne Hart, Director of Clinical Services
E:  HartY@ramsayhealth.com.au