Join a team dedicated to helping patients navigate their next step with confidence, dignity and care.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $124,565.9 - $128,661.92 + 12% Superannuation + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667292
Location: Manning Hospital
Closing Date: Thursday, 11th June 2026
About the Opportunity
Help patients transition safely from hospital to home while making a meaningful difference in their healthcare journey. An exciting opportunity is available for an Over 65s Discharge Planner to join the team at Manning Hospital, a busy Level 4 facility with approximately 100 beds and a birthing unit, serving the Manning Valley and surrounding communities. You will become part of a multicultural, social and close-knit team that values collaboration, compassion and patient-centred care. This rewarding role focuses on supporting older patients through the discharge planning process, helping to ensure safe, timely and appropriate transitions of care. You will be supported by the Patient Flow Manager, fellow Discharge Planners and After Hours Managers, with access to a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.
What You Will Be Doing
In this role, you will coordinate and support the discharge planning process for patients aged over 65 years, ensuring their ongoing care needs are identified and addressed. Working closely with Nurse Unit Managers, nursing staff, medical teams, allied health professionals, patients, families and external care providers, you will facilitate effective discharge planning and continuity of care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting patients and families through the discharge planning process
- Developing patient-centred discharge plans and care goals
- Coordinating meetings with patients, families and external providers, including residential aged care facilities and community services
- Liaising with multidisciplinary teams to support timely and appropriate discharge outcomes
- Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting
- Identifying barriers to discharge and assisting in developing solutions to support patient flow
This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on patient outcomes while working within a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.
About you
You are a compassionate and organised healthcare professional who is passionate about supporting older people and improving patient experiences.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have nursing experience and a strong understanding of patient care pathways
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be highly organised with strong documentation and coordination abilities
- Thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
- Be committed to delivering person-centred care and achieving positive patient outcomes
A background in medical nursing or experience working with older patients will be highly regarded.
Essential requirements:
What we can offer you:
✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Additional Information
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. Suitable applicants may be considered for subsequent vacancies that arise within the service without the need to reapply.
Hunter New England Health 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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kaiden Nash on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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