Transition Discharge Coordinator

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time (80 hours per fortnight, monthly ADO)
• Salary: RPN Grade 4 – Year 1 to Year 3 (NP75 to NP77) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role:

This role has responsibility for the management and support of clinical activities related to patient flow through the acute inpatient unit. Typical duties include the ongoing development of admission and discharge processes; establishing clinical standards at transitional points of care; ensuring effective resource utilisation; overseeing pertinent key performance indicators; and taking a service wide approach to coordination of care.

The role provides clinical leadership and guidance to the Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre (SMHWC), Unit 3 multidisciplinary team. Clinical activities are monitored and evaluated, and appropriate planning taken to manage risks/gaps in practice at transition points. The role requires significant liaison and negotiation with senior clinical and non-clinical stakeholders. The clinician requires a well-developed working knowledge of mental health services as well as external agencies.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide mentoring and clinical support to SMHWC Unit 3 nursing staff; particularly at times of increased patient flow, acuity and workload.
• Attend pertinent internal and external meetings.
• Provide educational support to Registrars, HMOs and Residents.
• Attend SMHWC Unit 3 leadership meetings including; Nursing Leadership meeting and SMHWC Unit 3 leadership meeting.

About You:

• At least five years’ experience in Acute Mental Health settings
• Proven clinical ability and capacity to work independently in a senior nursing role
• A well-developed understanding of professional supervision and evidence-based practice
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and other relevant Legislation, policies and strategic directions of Public Mental Health services
• Demonstrated understanding of working with mental health consumers, including appropriate supports, therapeutic engagement, assessment and evidence-based interventions

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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 personalized 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 delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health care with a multidisciplinary team and empowering clinical teams to achieve excellence in care delivery 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 22 March 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Michael Edward Dela Cruz (Program Manager Unit 3) via Michael.DelaCruz@wh.org.au or on 0402 835 495.

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 Immunization Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.