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Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

St John of God Bunbury Hospital is currently seeking a Discharge Nurse to join our team in a permanent part time position. Working collaboratively with internal and external multidisciplinary stakeholders to facilitate safe, appropriate and timely discharge planning for patients with complex needs.

In conjunction with the Discharge Coordinator and relevant Nurse Unit Managers, the role supports discharge planning across a diverse patient cohort, including DVA clients, while contributing to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of discharge processes to enhance quality, continuity of care and patient outcomes. If you are a motivated nurse with a passion for coordinated patient care and improving discharge outcomes, we encourage you to apply and join our compassionate and dedicated team.

The Position

• Actively coordinates the discharge of patients assessed as requiring a Discharge Planner.

• Ensures that early discharge planning is commenced in line with the appropriate length of stay.

• Coordinates discharge planning processes through liaison with other health professionals to ensure the effective discharge of patients throughout the hospital.

• Ensures patients and carers are informed and participate in the discharge planning process and the available support options.

• Is active in communicating with other service providers regarding “at risk” patients, who may require coordination of multiple services.

• Assists nursing management in the coordination of clinical care as it pertains to length of stay, and patient-centred care.

• Ensures patient confidentiality whilst maintaining accurate and objective records of care provided.

• Acts as a resource to medical and ward staff to assist in the identification of patient needs pertaining to discharge.

• Displays knowledge of the health fund agreements as appropriate to the Discharge Planning role.

• Acts as a community liaison and resource person by providing information and advice to clinical caregivers, patients, carers, relatives and other service providers in the region.

• Is proactive in continually evaluating and improving the discharge planning service.

• Actively participates in quality improvement activities, to ensure optimal clinical standards are maintained and is proactive in promoting enhanced patient outcomes.

• Liaise with the Discharge Planning Coordinator to effectively manage LOS for patients identified as complex or at risk for extended LOS.

• Acts to provide a service that is safe, efficient, cost effective and of the highest quality.

• Collects data and maintain data base of patients assisted by Discharge Planning Service.

• Is active in assisting to reduce overall patient length of stay while maintaining a quality service and the SJGHC Mission and Values.

• Demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional development of yourself and other staff members.

• Continually reviews own work practices with a view to continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will be a registered nurse with AHPRA or bring other relevant experience within a health‑related field, supported by a minimum of four years’ current acute clinical experience or recent experience in discharge planning. You will have a strong understanding of discharge planning processes and demonstrated experience working effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

You will be a self‑motivated and reliable professional with the ability to work independently, using initiative and requiring minimal supervision. Strong communication skills are essential, enabling you to engage effectively with patients, families, caregivers, VMOs and external service providers to support safe, coordinated and timely discharge outcomes.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $109,599 to $115,682 pro rata for part time, plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent part time position, working 53.2 hours per fortnight

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Katherine Feddema, Manager, Allied Health, on 0477 385 072.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.