Orthopaedic Nurse Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time 
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.10 per hour 
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ689444
Application close: Sunday 6th September 2026 at 11.59pm

If you are a motivated Enrolled Nurse looking for your new challenge, apply now to become part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in orthopaedic patient care.
The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurses to join our dynamic Orthopaedic team.

About The Opportunity

In this role, you will provide high-quality patient-centred care to patients undergoing orthopaedic and surgical treatment, including joint replacements, fracture management, spinal procedures, and rehabilitation support.

You role will involve post-operative care, rehabilitation support, pain management, wound care, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Previous experience in orthopaedic, surgical, or rehabilitation nursing is preferred but not essential. Demonstrated understanding of post-operative orthopaedic care and patient recovery pathways will be highly regarded.

In this role, you will deliver safe and effective nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses, assist patients with mobility, rehabilitation, and activities of daily living, monitor patient conditions and report clinical changes promptly, provide wound care, medication administration, and post-operative observations and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You

You will bring a strong commitment to high-quality community care and a passion for helping people maintain their health, independence, and dignity. You will have:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner regulation Agency as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification for administration of medication (including intravenous medication administration).

• Clinical experience relevant and applicable Nursing knowledge and skills relevant to the position speciality

• A current Australian Driver's Licence.

• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritise and organise your workload effectively.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust.

Applicants must have current Australian work rights. We are unable to consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

At Central Coast Local Health District, you'll be supported to grow, thrive, and succeed:

Work-Life Balance

         Accrued day off each month (ADO)

         17.5% annual leave loading

         Paid parental leave

Financial Benefits

         Salary packaging to increase your takehome pay

         Novated leasing options

         Relocation assistance (where eligible)

Health & Wellbeing

         Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport

         Free flu vaccinations

         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

         Access discounted private health insurance

Career Growth

         Access to professional development and education

         Secondment and careeradvancement opportunities across the District

Need More Information?
Lisa Moran
Phone: 02 4320 2320
Email: lisa.moran@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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