Clinical Nurse - Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Job No: JR104695 St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital Permanent Nursing - Registered Permanent Part-Time Opportunity Join a Leading Private Healthcare Provider Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your clinical expertise, mentoring skills, and passion for patient care will be truly valued? We are seeking a confident and experienced Clinical Nurse to join our busy Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery surgical ward. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with Ramsay Health Care, a global leader known for excellence in patient outcomes and supportive team environments. About the Opportunity As a Clinical Nurse, you will play a key leadership role within the unit - supporting and guiding nursing staff while ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and patient-focused care. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and serve as a clinical resource to support the continued growth and performance of the ward. What You Will Be Doing Provide expert clinical care to patients within Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery specialties. Mentor, support, and supervise junior nursing staff and students. Actively lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives aligned with strategic goals. Ensure compliance with best practices in infection control, patient safety, and clinical governance. Liaise and collaborate effectively with Visiting Medical Officers and allied health professionals. Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to operational planning and scheduling. Act as a role model, promoting a culture of excellence, empathy, and accountability. About You You are an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in acute surgical care—particularly in Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery—and are ready to take on the challenges and rewards of a leadership position. Skills and Experience Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a perioperative or surgical ward setting, with a focus on Orthopaedics and/or Neurosurgery. Strong clinical decision-making, mentoring, and leadership abilities. Experience coordinating clinical teams and managing workflow. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of accreditation standards, clinical indicators, and quality improvement practices. Competent with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records systems. Desirable: Previous experience in a Clinical Nurse or equivalent leadership role. Certificate or postgraduate qualification in acute care or clinical leadership. Completion of a Preceptorship Program. Experience supporting new graduates or student nurses. 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: 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. 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 Us St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital is a fully accredited advanced surgical, medical and obstetric hospital and 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. HOW TO APPLY All applications must be lodged online. For enquiries, please contact Jodie Freier via email, FreierJ@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 Advertised: 06 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 04 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time Don't see a job for you? Don't see your dream job posted? No problem, sign up for job alerts and we'll let you know once something becomes available. Sign Up Today