Achieve Something Great
This exciting role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting safe, coordinated, and person‑centred discharge planning for patients and their families, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to achieve high‑quality outcomes.
Why you will love this role:
- A meaningful role in discharge coordination — support patients through safe, timely, and well‑planned transitions from hospital to home or community services.
- Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team — work closely with clinicians, allied health, and external providers to achieve seamless continuity of care.
- A patient‑centred, values‑driven environment — contribute to compassionate, high‑quality care aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to positive patient experiences.
- Professional growth and development — build capability through critical thinking, clinical reflection, and opportunities to support and mentor others.
A role that strengthens communication and advocacy skills — engage with patients, carers, and families to ensure their needs, preferences, and goals are understood and supported.
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Are You the Right Fit?
You’ll thrive in this role if you bring a patient‑centred mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate safe, effective transitions of care.
- A collaborative approach — working confidently with patients, carers, and the wider healthcare team to support seamless discharge planning.
- Strong communication skills — engaging with patients and families to understand needs, provide clarity, and support informed decision‑making.
- Critical thinking and clinical judgement — applying evidence‑based reasoning to assess readiness for discharge and identify risks or barriers.
- A commitment to safe, compassionate care — ensuring every transition aligns with the patient’s goals, preferences, and wellbeing.
- Adaptability and professionalism — managing competing priorities while maintaining a calm, respectful, and solutions‑focused approach.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Please describe your recent experience as a Registered Nurse within a relevant clinical specialty, outlining how you provide safe, compassionate, culturally responsive care. In your response, include examples of how you communicate with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams, and how you use critical thinking to deliver evidence‑based nursing care.
Tell us about a time you demonstrated professionalism in challenging situations, including how you resolved conflict, contributed to risk management or quality improvement, and upheld work health and safety principles within your workplace.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
