Clinical Coordinator - Orthopaedics (Clinical Nurse)

Clinical Coordinator Grevillea / Orthopaedics

Permanent Full Time

Your Best Life, Our Best Care

Are you an emerging or established nursing leader who is passionate about exceptional patient outcomes, strong team culture, and meaningful partnerships with doctors?

An exciting opportunity is available for a Clinical Coordinator – Orthopaedics to join the leadership team at Norwest Healthscope, a recognised Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery (SRC accredited 2024–2027). This role is ideal for a leader who wants to make a genuine difference and support patients to return to their best life, through our best care.

Why Norwest Healthscope?

At Norwest Healthscope, how we care is guided by the Norwest Bricks of Commitment — our values and behavioural framework that defines who we are and how we work.

Our culture is built on three pillars:

·         Our Patients
We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and individualised care. Every patient is valued, listened to and respected, with every interaction seen as an opportunity to support healing, dignity and trust.

·         Our Team
We foster a kind, inclusive and high‑performing workplace culture. We support one another, communicate openly, celebrate strengths and grow together — knowing that exceptional patient care starts with how we care for our people.

·         Our Doctors
We work in strong partnership with our doctors, built on mutual respect, responsiveness and shared accountability. Clear communication, visibility and collaboration underpin our approach to delivering seamless, high‑quality care.

Together, these commitments bring our promise to life every day: Your Best Life, Our Best Care.

About the Role

As the Clinical Coordinator Orthopaedics, you will work in close partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager to provide clinical leadership across our 55‑bed Orthopaedic Ward.

This role offers a meaningful leadership pathway, including opportunities to act in the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) role during periods of planned and unplanned NUM leave, supporting your leadership growth and succession development.

You will:

• Lead day‑to‑day clinical operations to ensure safe, high‑quality, individualised care
• Support efficient patient flow and the Orthopaedic Outreach Model of Care
• Provide visible, calm and supportive leadership on the ward
• Coach, mentors and develops team members to perform at their bes
• Champion a positive and inclusive culture aligned with the Norwest Bricks of Commitment
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with VMOs and Allied Health Team
• Drive quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient, team and doctor experience
• Step into Acting Nurse Unit Manager responsibilities as required, maintaining continuity and stability of leadership

Our Orthopaedic Service

Our experienced multidisciplinary Orthopaedic team provides care across the full spectrum, including:

• Hip, knee and shoulder arthritis
• Sports injuries and trauma
• Spinal conditions
• Hand, shoulder, elbow, wrist and foot disorders
• Paediatric orthopaedic care

About You

You are a values driven clinical leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is motivated by helping patients and families achieve the best possible outcomes.

You will bring:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Orthopaedic Nursing
• A strong commitment to exceptional patient experience and individualised care
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead clinical teams
• Confidence supporting patient flow and operational efficiency
• Proven, respectful partnerships with doctors and multidisciplinary teams
• Advanced communication skills: calm, clear and solution‑focused
• A proactive approach to quality improvement, safety and service excellence
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Availability to work Monday to Friday morning shifts

Desirable:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification or willingness to work towards

What We Offer

• A leadership role within a Centre of Excellence Orthopaedic service
• Supportive leadership and access to development opportunities
• A workplace culture built on kindness, accountability and teamwork
• Opportunities to act in the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) position during periods of planned and unplanned leave, supporting leadership growth and succession planning
• The opportunity to live our promise every day: Your Best Life, Our Best Care
• Access to Fitness Passport program, supporting your health, wellbeing and work life balance
• Remuneration aligned with your experience under the Healthscope & NSWNMA/ANMF Enterprise Agreement

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you are passionate about patients, people and partnership, and want to help shape the future of Orthopaedic care at Norwest, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Recruitment@healthscope.com.au

Applications close: 29 May 2026