Discharge Coordinator - Specialty Medicine
Discharge Coordinator
- Location: Sunshine (primarily)
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until June 2027)
- Salary: CNC A + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The division of Cancer, Cardiology and Specialty Medicine have an exciting oppurtunity available for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse coordinator. The role will support the Specialty Medicine Program with discharge coordination across the specialty inpatient wards and medical units across all sites.
Based primarily at Sunshine Hospital, the successful applicant will work full-time, Monday to Friday on a Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2027. Reporting to the Operations Manager of Specialty Medicine and working collaboratively with key stakeholders to facilitate safe and timely patient discharges.
Key responsibilities:
- Work independently and collaboratively with the Specialty Unit teams to identify, lead and coordinate safe, appropriate, and timely discharge of patients from the inpatient units.
- Adopt an ‘early intervention’ approach and actively participate in team meetings to support patients and families through the discharge process ensuring patient centred care and efficient utilisation of resources.
- Escalate discharge barriers to the most appropriate channels and promote alternative discharge pathways where appropriate.
- Co-ordinate, within appropriate time frames, the safe discharge/ transfer of patients from the unit on day of discharge including liaising with families and carers and ensuring all relevant discharge documentation is completed by relevant clinician/team. Maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team throughout this process to ensure hospital discharge times are met.
- Develop and maintain effective networks with a range of internal/external stakeholders and service providers.
About you:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Board Australia
- Experience working in a senior clinical nursing role (CNS, ANUM or above)
- Demonstrated knowledge of discharge planning processes at Western Health
- Demonstrated experience working effectively independently and also within a multidisciplinary team environment with minimal supervision
- High level verbal and written communication skills
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?
If you’re passionate about advocating for safe patient care, supportive discharge planning and multidisciplinary collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. 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 16 January 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Name: Nicole Comito
Title: Operations Manager - Specialty Medicine
Email: Nicole.Comito@wh.org.au
Phone: 0421 961 616
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.
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