Discharge Planner

CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST / DISCHARGE PLANNER

Part Time Position - 2 days per week (Mon/Tues)

An exciting opportunity exists for a Discharge Planner to join our dynamic team at Hunter Valley Private Hospital.

We are seeking to employ a Discharge Planner to manage our Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs on a permanent part-time basis. 

The Discharge Planner will have an evidence based clinical approach to quality and the patient care framework and work with our hospital teams to co-ordinate the discharge of all Rehabilitation patients. The successful applicant will have evidenced experience in this role or similar.

Description - External

• Supportive team environment
• Permanent position in a diverse and stimulating environment
• Autonomous role with the scope of practice of a Clinical Nurse Specialist   

As Discharge Planner your responsibilities will include:

• Evidenced experience co-ordinating and planning appropriate and effective discharge of patients, either to their usual accommodation or to suitable accommodation as discussed and implemented through discussion with the patient, their families, and the multi-disciplinary teams and community services.
• Evidenced professional portfolio development with a commitment to ongoing learning and development. 

Hunter Valley Private Hospital is located on the fringe of Newcastle, close to beaches and the Hunter Valley and is close to the Pacific Motorway, vineyards and university. The hospital is an 83-bed facility which offers a variety of surgical, medical and rehabilitation services.    

Enjoy an easy journey to work with free parking in a relatively quiet location. We provide flexibility in rostering and strive to help staff maintain a positive work life balance. Workplace safety is extremely important at HVPH, with all staff engaged in safety and wellbeing programs across the site, including Fitness Passport.

Hunter Valley Private offers great opportunities for ongoing professional development, including an educational relationship with University of Tasmania, leadership courses and clinical based study days.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Full registration with AHPRA
• At least 5 years’ experience as a senior acute care nurse
• Proven ability to implement programs and identify gaps within the requirements of the role
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As one of the largest national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, you will be supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Benefits

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Flexible roster
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education and support provided to encourage growth
• Gym passport
• EAP services
• Discounted parking and meals

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close:Tuesday 23rd June 2026

For further enquiries: Rebecca Harvey - Director of Nursing  Rebecca.Harvey@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.