Clinical Nurse - Discharge Planner

About the Role

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg is seeking a highly skilled Nurse to join our team in a newly created Discharge Coordinator role. The successful applicant will secure Permanent Full Time

Mater Bundaberg is a 59-bed hospital providing a broad range of surgical, medical and rehabilitation services. Our busy Perioperative Department includes three operating theatres and a procedure room, supporting over 4,400 procedures annually across specialties such as orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology and more. With dedicated Surgical and Medical/Rehabilitation wards, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Salary range: $57.48 - $61.45 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What You’ll Be Doing

In this pivotal role, you will lead and coordinate the patient discharge process, ensuring safe, timely, and effective transitions from hospital to home or post-acute care settings. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care, optimise patient outcomes, and support continuity of care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about care coordination, patient advocacy and service improvement.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualised discharge plans
• Coordinate and facilitate safe, efficient discharge processes across multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborate with medical staff, nursing teams, allied health professionals and community services
• Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring informed decision-making and consent
• Provide education and support to patients and carers on post-discharge care and follow-up requirements
• Liaise with external providers including community services, home health agencies and aged care facilities
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
• Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes post-discharge, addressing any concerns promptly
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Support Nurse Managers in driving best practice, service improvements, and effective discharge planning strategies

About You

You are a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. You thrive in a collaborative environment and have the confidence to coordinate complex care needs.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current APHRA registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Post graduate qualification ( desirable not essential)
• Minimum of three years’ experience in an acute clinical setting
• Strong knowledge of the healthcare system, community services and discharge planning processes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, risk management and service improvement
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and patient-centred care

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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