Care Coordinator - Inpatient Units
- Location: Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Part Time (0.8 FTE, 32 hrs/week)
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Nurse who is passionate about integrated care and patient flow; and has experience in complex discharge planning to join our ACE Inpatient Care Coordination team in a part-time ongoing role.
The Advice Coordination and Expertise (ACE) Inpatient Team, supports patient care via the delivery of a service model that is committed to the principles of providing integrated care to patients. Inpatient Care Coordinators are allocated to Medical Units within Western Health and are responsible for facilitating access to community services to ensure a safe and sustainable transition from hospital to home. Western Health is committed to streamlining and responding quickly to patient needs, enabling them to easily navigate the health system. As part of this model of care, the ACE Care Coordinators are crucial in identifying clients and working with other services/programs to ensure that clients get the right service mix to safely support care in the community
About You:
- Have an appropriate qualification in nursing and eligibility for registration with relevant body
- Have at least 3 years clinical experience in relevant setting including acute and community
- Experience and a preference for working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in assessment of people with complex needs, discharge planning and care planning
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 14 January 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Patricia Anthony (Service Manager) via Patricia.Anthony@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.