Discharge Coordinator

• Discharge Coordinator Taranaki Base Hospital: temporary part time (0.5)
• An exciting opportunity for a nurse who wants to support patient discharges over weekends and collaborate with hospital teams to achieve this.
• A development opportunity for a nurse looking to progress towards a senior nursing role.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This is a temporary position as we develop a hospital-wide methodology to support weekend discharges and establish a model for seven-day-a-week patient flow at Taranaki Base Hospital.

The role will be central to the execution of PDSA cycles as we work to enhance discharge capability. The focus will be on preparing for weekend discharge activities and supporting staff in their execution.

Work days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only

Opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to be seconded to this position does exist please apply.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of the Integrated Operations Centre team, reporting to the IOC Nurse Manager with most of your work based in Ward 3AB and Ward 4AB. You will also work closely with our patients, their whanau, complex discharge coordinators, doctors, clinical nurse managers, and allied health teams.

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About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a registered nurse who demonstrates the ability to work semi-autonomously, with a strong appreciation for teamwork, clinical assessment, risk assessment, and initiative.

Requirements:

Minimum of 4 years as a Registered Nurse,

Strong background in medical, orthopaedic, and surgical nursing

Confidence in patient advocacy and working with families

Commitment to maintaining a high standard of clinical practice

Adaptability and enthusiasm for participating in quality improvement projects

Understanding of the discharge process and acute flow principals that underpin this

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 26th of November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicole.sim@tdhb.org.nz (IOC Nurse Manager) or Cameron.grant-fargie@tdhb.org.nz (acute flow lead).

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.