Peri-operative nurse practitioner (work-from-home telehealth or on-site)
Job Description:
A rare opportunity to train and work with Australia's leading Orthopaedic Surgeons at the Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group. Open to endorsed Nurse Practitioners from any region in Australia we are seeking applications for both a remote telehealth and an in-clinic Nurse Practitioner. Telehealth Perioperative Care Role (Remote) Join our innovative telehealth service (Panacea AI) providing comprehensive peri-operative care for orthopaedic patients throughout their complete 3-month surgical journey. This autonomous nursing role offers the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships while delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care from pre-admission through to full recovery. Work from home, anywhere in Australia. Guide patients through their complete 3-month peri-operative journey , establishing therapeutic relationships and providing continuous, personalised care coordination from pre-admission through full recovery Conduct comprehensive virtual clinical assessments including pre-operative screening, post-operative monitoring, and recovery evaluations, identifying and managing complications through systematic telehealth protocols Exercise autonomous prescribing authority within your endorsed scope of practice, modifying treatment plans, ordering investigations, and implementing evidence-based enhanced recovery pathways tailored to individual patient needs Deliver patient education and empowerment through comprehensive coaching on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, self-management strategies, and shared decision-making to optimise engagement and adherence Contribute to clinical excellence and innovation by developing best-practice telehealth protocols, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes In-Clinic (On-site) As a Nurse Practitioner at Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group, you will: Provide comprehensive peri-operative care across our Birtinya and Noosa clinics, plus Sunshine Coast Private Hospital and Buderim Private Hospital Conduct independent pre-operative assessments and post-operative reviews within your endorsed scope of practice Collaborate closely with orthopaedic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based, personalised care plans Prescribe medications and order investigations as per your NP endorsement Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to excellence in patient care. We offer continuous learning opportunities to help you grow professionally and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. Enjoy a flexible, supportive work environment where your expertise and passion are recognised and valued every day. Currently Recruiting Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and these positions will remain open until the ideal candidates are found. If you are interested we encourge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Required Skills:
Offers Nursing Recruiting Screening Decision-Making Reviews Coaching Education