Clinical Nurse (Discharge Planner)

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Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under theQueensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

Your opportunity: 

  • The Clinical Nurse (Discharge Planner) is a clinical specialist, accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of community support options, by utilisation of quality and cost-effective resources and delivering discharge care that is driven by the patient's needs. The Clinical Nurse (Discharge Planner) demonstrates sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and supports the Nurse Unit Manager and other members of the Integrated Care Services team with the timely transitions of care through the patient journey and the provision of clinical leadership, advice and advocacy to a multidisciplinary team.

Permanent Part Time, 36 hrs p.f. position along with several Temporary Full Time, 76 hrs p.f. for periods of leave relief until March 2025 positions available. 

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $60,186 p.a., comprising salary between $49,263 - $52,750 p.a., or salary rates between $52.86 - $56.60 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG6(1)) (Permanent Part Time, 36 hrs p.f. and Temporary Full Time, 76 hrs p.f. for periods of leave relief until March 2025) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2403WB554502.

Other benefits include:   

  • Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
  • Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
  • Fantastic salary sacrificing ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ) benefits
  • Professional Development Allowance 
  • Professional Development Leave 
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Lower cost of living

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast ( https://tinyurl.com/y9akq67d ), known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island ( https://tinyurl.com/ybbbdrms ), the location of incredible whale watching ( https://www.visitfrasercoast.com/whales-hervey-bay/ ) encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough ( https://tinyurl.com/yalscytm ).   

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'




23 March 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Wide Bay
Salary: As per State Award AUD per year
Work type:
Locum Tenens
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

This career opportunity is no longer open.
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