Patient Flow Coordinator

at  Cabrini Health

Patient Flow Coordinator
Grade 4A classification
2 Permanent Part-Time positions available
Malvern location close to public transport

Cabrini benefits:

• Tax savings - Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits
• Attractive remuneration + 11% superannuation
• Vibrant Malvern location close to public transport
• Myki Commuter discounted fares
• Rewarding career growth opportunities
• Mission-based, values-driven healthcare organisation

About the role

An exciting new opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse who has experience in facilitating safe and effective discharge planning for patients in our acute Malvern setting.

• The Patient Flow Coordinators collaborate closely with our Hospital Coordinators and Clinical Operations team, focusing on enhancing the progression of care and streamlining patient flow throughout the hospital.
• Reporting to the Nurse Director of Clinical Operations, the Patient Flow Coordinators will prioritise timely and safe discharges for patients with approaching discharge dates and with a known destination.
• These roles will work across the middle of the day into the evening and will require some weekend coverage.
• Patient Flow coordinators will be required to provide support to all specialities (medical/surgical/emergency) across the Malvern campus.

About you

You will be required to have

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• High level of clinical competence (would suit NUM/ANUM/Hospital Coordinator)
• Demonstrated understanding of safe and timely discharge principles
• Ability to work collaboratively. Demonstrating effective negotiation, consultation, and facilitation sills.
• Flexible and adaptable work style to support different wards and units.
• Well-developed communication skills – Demonstrating the ability to provide quality customer service to various stakeholders in a large and complex organisation.

Enquiries should be directed to: Deanne Robinson - Nurse Director Clinical Operations on 9508 1903
Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. You will have opportunities to learn new skills and give back to your community.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s south east. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, we have been providing quality, compassionate care to our community for 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini. Wherever we work, we are compassionate, connected people transforming lives together. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Cabrini is an equitable and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable people.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

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