Clinical Nurse - Discharge Planner
Core
Lead and coordinate patient discharge processes to ensure safe, timely transitions from hospital to home or post-acute care settings.
Role type
Senior clinical nurse (discharge planning)
Builds
Safe patient transitions and continuity of care
Domain
Healthcare / Acute care / Discharge planning
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, discharge planning coordination, multidisciplinary team collaboration, patient advocacy, post-discharge education, risk management, compliance monitoring, outcome evaluation, documentation
Preferred skills
Post-graduate qualification, knowledge of community services and healthcare systems, problem-solving, service improvement
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualised discharge plans; Coordinate and facilitate safe, efficient discharge processes across multidisciplinary teams; Collaborate with medical staff, nursing teams, allied health professionals and community services; Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring informed decision-making and consent; Provide education and support to patients and carers on post-discharge care and follow-up requirements; Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
