We are seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Nurse to join our team at The Avenue in a Full-time role as an Orthopaedic Nurse Navigator

About the Role

The Orthopaedic Navigator acts as a clinical and professional resource person demonstrating broad knowledge and clinical expertise (inpatient/outpatient).

Using your clinical orthopaedic assessment skills and knowledge of private hospital admission criteria and funding models, you will coordinate & contribute to patient orthopaedic pre-assessments in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team & consultants.

You will strive to meet best practice length of stay requirements to ensure efficient bed management and utilisation. The Orthopaedic Navigator will be responsible for facilitating community and acute patients into the appropriate treatment whilst ensuring the patient and their carer are fully informed of the services and processes.

About You:

As this is a specialist role, we are seeking a candidate with at least 7 years’ professional experience and demonstrate high levels of clinical and managerial experience across orthopaedic settings.

You will be responsible for

• Ensure a high level of patient satisfaction
• Supporting orthopaedic bed coordination
• Strong commitment to quality care, continuous improvement
• Excellent communication with all stakeholders (internal and external)

 Essential Criteria

• Registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of three years post registration in speciality area of Orthopaedic nursing or relevant experience in advanced practice
• Understanding of scope of practice in line with relevant registration
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and initiatives supporting the customer experience
• Understanding of health fund requirements for orthopaedic services (desirable)
• Proven project management skills with sound organisational and change management skills
• Computer literacy.

About us

The Avenue is an advanced 152 bed private surgical and medical hospital located in the inner city suburb of Windsor.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people.  We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay will require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must apply online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Jeninne Smith SmithJ1@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com