Mater Hospital Brisbane has an exciting permanent Full Time opportunity for an experience Registered Nurse to take an exciting step in their career as a Discharge Coordinator. The Discharge Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who plays a crucial role by managing and coordinating the discharge process for patients. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families to ensure a smooth transition from the hospital to post-acute care settings or home.Salary range: $54.21 - $58.08 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900What you'll be doing
- Conduct comprehensive quality patient assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs to determine appropriate discharge plans
- Identify and intervene proactively where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients/relatives or staff and escalate
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure seamless and coordinated care for patients
- Support patients and their carers through education, resourcefulness, and provision of information to manage their conditions, make appropriate referrals and overcome barriers to accessing services
- Collaborates with community resources, home health agencies, and rehabilitation facilities to ensure a seamless transition for patients
- Manage the resources of the organisation to achieve both budget and service delivery targets
- Actively manage the maintenance of safe work practices for the service
- Participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including those of accrediting bodies and governing agencies
- Facilitate and participate in internal and external audits and surveys
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of the discharge planning process, including assessments, care plans, and coordination efforts
- Conduct follow-up assessments to monitor the patient's progress post-discharge
- Consult with the NUM on significant issues and any decision that falls outside of routine clinical and operational service delivery parameters
- Provide educational opportunities and ongoing training for nursing staff
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Tertiary qualification in specialty (or working towards)
- Minimum of 3 years full-time experience in specific clinical specialty
- High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with internal stakeholders at various levels
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
Applications close: 14 Jul 2024 E. Australia Standard Time