About the role:

The Division of Aged, General Medicine and Subacute Services have an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic and motivated Discharge Coordinator.

Based at Footscray and Sunshine Hospital, this position reports to the Sunshine Hospital Operations Manager for General Medicine.

Key responsibilities:

The role will collaborate with all site-based General Medical teams, nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate patient discharges in a safe, appropriate, and timely manner as well as:

• Work independently and collaboratively with the General Medical Unit teams to identify, lead and coordinate safe, appropriate, and timely discharge of patients from the General Medical inpatient units.
• Adopt an ‘early intervention' approach and actively participate in team meetings to support patients and families through the discharge process ensuring patient centred care and efficient utilisation of resources.
• Co-ordinate, within appropriate time frames, the safe discharge/transfer of patients from the unit on day of discharge including liaising with families and carers, organising all relevant discharge documentation. Maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team throughout this process to ensure hospital discharge times are met.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Board Australia
• Experience working in a senior clinical role (CNS, ANUM or above)
• Demonstrated knowledge of discharge planning processes at Western Health
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience managing General Medical patients
• Experience facilitating and coordinating patient discharges at Western Health
• Demonstrated knowledge of Western@Home services and referral pathways
• Demonstrated time management, organisation and planning skills
• High level verbal and written communication skills

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about advocating for safe patient care, supportive discharge planning and multidisciplinary collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

• Work independently and collaboratively with the General Medical Unit teams to identify, lead and coordinate safe, appropriate, and timely discharge of patients from the General Medical inpatient units.
• Adopt an ‘early intervention' approach and actively participate in team meetings to support patients and families through the discharge process ensuring patient centred care and efficient utilisation of resources.
• Co-ordinate, within appropriate time frames, the safe discharge/transfer of patients from the unit on day of discharge including liaising with families and carers, organising all relevant discharge documentation. Maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team throughout this process to ensure hospital discharge times are met.

• Demonstrated time management, organisation and planning skills
• High level verbal and written communication skills

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Board Australia
• Experience working in a senior clinical role (CNS, ANUM or above)
• Demonstrated knowledge of discharge planning processes at Western Health
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience managing General Medical patients
• Experience facilitating and coordinating patient discharges at Western Health
• Demonstrated knowledge of Western@Home services and referral pathways