Enrolled Nurse

Shape the Future of Orthopaedic Nursing at Norwest

At Norwest Private Hospital, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a team united by purpose, innovation, and compassion. Located in Sydney's thriving North West corridor, our hospital is operated by Healthscope, one of Australia's leading private healthcare networks.

We're a Centre of Excellence

At Norwest Private Hospital, we're proud to be recognised as a Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) accredited Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery, reflecting our commitment to delivering world-class surgical outcomes and truly individualised patient care.

This accomplishment is a testament to our unwavering focus on patient outcomes, clinical excellence, and the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care.

Join Our Orthopaedic Ward

Our expanding Orthopaedic Ward specialises in:

• Elective and emergency orthopaedic procedures including joint replacements
• Robotic-assisted orthopaedic surgery
• Minimally invasive techniques for joint, muscle, and tendon repair
• Treatment across the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
  • Hip, knee, and shoulder arthritis
  • Sports injuries
  • Spinal conditions
  • Hand, wrist, elbow, foot and shoulder disorders
  • Paediatric orthopaedic conditions

We are proud to work alongside a highly skilled group of dedicated orthopaedic surgeons, including some of Australia's most experienced joint replacement surgeons and sports injury specialists. Our state-of-the-art facilities support the latest generation of surgical technologies, implants, and techniques.

As a high-acuity surgical unit, we care for patients recovering from major procedures, offering Enrolled Nurses the opportunity to build advanced clinical skills in a supportive, well-resourced environment.

You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physiotherapists, allied health professionals, and nursing leaders to ensure optimal recovery and outcomes for every patient.

We're proud of our strong foundations in mobility support, pain management, and patient education—and we actively invest in our team through structured onboarding, ongoing education, and recognition of achievements.

You'll be supported by a dedicated leadership team including:

• Nurse Unit Manager
• Clinical Nurse Educator
• Clinical Nurse Specialists

Together, they foster a culture of mentorship, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Professional Development: Access specialty training, mentorship, and career pathways tailored to enrolled nurses.
• Team Culture: Join a collaborative, empowered team that values respect, support, and shared success.
• Recognition: We celebrate ward accomplishments and individual contributions—your impact matters.
• Patient Experience Focus: Deliver truly individualised care in a hospital that puts patients and families first.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Work with advanced surgical technology, including robotics, in a caring, patient-centred environment.

About the Role

We're seeking Enrolled Nurses with a passion for surgical care and a desire to grow, lead, and make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care under RN supervision
• Support patients through their recovery and rehabilitation
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes
• Act as a role model for compassionate, patient-centred care

What You'll Bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (with medication endorsement)
• Experience or interest in orthopaedic or surgical nursing
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Commitment to quality and safety
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Intermediate computer literacy

Why Healthscope?

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.

· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

· Discounted health insurance

· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Applications close: 2 December 2025

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives' – Enterprise Agreement 2020 – 2024, a salary ranging from $ $34.96 per hour.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.