Orthopaedic Nurse Navigator

Goulburn Valley Health; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff parking discount

Leisure memberships

Flexible work

Extra leave purchase

Paid parental leave

PD/study leave

Employee assistance

Social club

CREATE rewards

Job summary

GV Health is seeking an Orthopaedic Nurse Navigator in Victoria to coordinate and support patients through their orthopaedic surgical journey, with a focus on those experiencing extended waits for treatment.

You will work with orthopaedic surgeons, nursing staff, allied health professionals and administrative teams to facilitate timely access to care, improve communication, identify barriers to treatment and help patients navigate complex healthcare pathways.

Job description

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Hours per fortnight: 48

Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist (YS9)

Location: Graham Street

For a confidential conversation please contact: Anna McPhillamy on [e-mail]

About the role

The Orthopaedic Nurse Navigator is responsible for coordinating and supporting patients throughout their orthopaedic surgical journey, with a particular focus on patients experiencing extended waits for treatment.

Working collaboratively with orthopaedic surgeons, nursing staff, allied health professionals, administrative teams, and external healthcare providers, the Nurse Navigator facilitates timely access to care, improves communication, identifies barriers to treatment, and supports patients in navigating complex healthcare pathways.

You can view the Position Description: HERE

Located in Rushworth, Waranga Health is a 36-bed aged-care facility. The health service includes a four-bed acute care unit, a district nursing service, outpatient ambulatory consulting services and a dedicated palliative care suite and respite bed. Care and treatment are provided 24 hours a day by a talented multidisciplinary team working across a range of medical, nursing and allied health services.

• Generous salary packaging , subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.