Calvary Central Districts Hospital
Expression of Interest - Discharge Planner - Relief Maternity Leave cover
Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
12 month fixed term position - Commencing mid to end of September ****
About the role
This role plays a vital part in ensuring secure, timely, and effective discharge planning for patients.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Discharge Planner supports patients and their families by coordinating care, services, and resources to promote continuity of care following discharge.
This is a full time relieving role Monday to Friday.
Your main duties will include:
Assessing patient needs and discharge readiness
Coordinating community services and support agencies
Collaborating with clinical staff, patients, and families
Advocating for patient-centred, safe discharge outcomes
About you
Current AHPRA registration
Relevant clinical knowledge, skills and experience developed in an acute care environment
Willingness to educate and provide advice to patients and nursing staff
Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and planning skills
Demonstrated advance communication and interpersonal skills relating to internal and external customers




Experience in discharge planning
For further information please contact Erin Jacka Clinical Manager (******)
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart.
Care from the heart.
If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for this role.

📌 Discharge Planner (Adelaide)
🏢 Calvary Health Care
📍 Adelaide