Discharge Planner
Core
Coordinate patient discharge planning and transitions of care to ensure safe, timely, and person-centred discharges from hospital to home or ongoing care.
Role type
Discharge Planner (Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse)
Builds
Safe patient transitions and care continuity
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care / Aged Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical knowledge, care coordination, stakeholder engagement, communication, record keeping, referral facilitation
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, community or aged care settings experience, ability to manage competing priorities
Responsibilities
Coordinate patient discharge planning and transitions of care, Liaise with patients, families, carers and external service providers, Facilitate referrals to community, aged care and support services, Collaborate with clinical and Allied Health teams to minimise discharge barriers, Maintain accurate records and discharge documentation, Support safe, efficient and positive patient outcomes