We are seeking an experienced Orthopaedic -trained Nurse to join our team at The Avenue in a Full time capacity as 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.
Remuneration:
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 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.
About the Hospital
Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected operator of private hospitals, The Avenue Private Hospital is an advanced 152 bed private surgical hospital located in the inner-city suburb of Windsor. The Avenue Hospital is renowned for Elective Surgery specialising in Orthopaedics. The Avenue currently has 11 theatres, 2 procedure rooms and 2 Dermatology procedure rooms..
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
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Jennine Smith via email at SmithJ1@ramsayhealth.com.au
Closing date: 12 June 2025
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