At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage patient care for hip and knee replacements, including assessments and follow-ups.
- Company: Coastal Orthopaedic Surgery, a leading specialist practice on the Sunshine Coast.
- Benefits: Keep 100% of your MBS billings, flexible hours, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Enjoy the Sunshine Coast lifestyle while working in a collaborative and dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real difference in patients' lives with innovative techniques.
- Qualifications: Current AHPRA endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner; experience in orthopaedics preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 105 - 150 $ per hour.
Key selling points:
- Keep 100% of your MBS billings
- Full list from day one – billings of $105–150+ per hour.
- Mon, Tue & Fri, 8am–5pm – face-to-face and telehealth. Availability for increased hours if desired.
About us
Coastal Orthopaedic Surgery is a specialist hip and knee practice led by Dr Frank Connon, Sunshine Coast orthopaedic surgeon. Our in-house team of GP, Nurse Practitioners and physiotherapy staff works to shared hip and knee protocols, giving patients coordinated care from first consultation through to full recovery.
The role
We're seeking an endorsed Nurse Practitioner to join us three days a week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8am–5pm), running face-to-face clinics at Noosa and/or Birtinya alongside telehealth consultations. You'll manage your own patient list within a well-supported, protocol-driven model of care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Pre-operative assessment and optimisation for hip and knee replacement patients
- Post-operative reviews, including wound checks and recovery monitoring
- Non-operative management of hip and knee osteoarthritis
- Telehealth follow-ups for post-operative and non-surgical patients
- Prescribing, ordering and interpreting investigations, and referring within your scope
- Patient education, including preparing patients for surgery and rehabilitation
- Liaising with referring GPs, physiotherapists and hospital teams
About you
- Current AHPRA endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner
- Medicare provider number and PBS prescriber number (or eligible to obtain)
- Orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, perioperative or arthroplasty experience highly regarded but not essential (comprehensive training is able to be provided by our experienced team)
- Excellent communication skills and a warm, reassuring manner with patients
- Able to work autonomously within established clinical protocols
What we offer
- Retain 100% of your MBS billings
- Set three-day week: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8am–5pm. Flexibility for increased hours if desired.
- Specialist exposure to leading-edge hip and knee arthroplasty techniques
- Established patient base and experienced admin support
- Sunshine Coast lifestyle, with clinics in Noosa and Birtinya
Orthopaedics Nurse Practitioner employer: Coastal Surgery
Coastal Orthopaedic Surgery is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where Nurse Practitioners can thrive in their careers while enjoying the beautiful Sunshine Coast lifestyle. With the opportunity to retain 100% of your MBS billings and work within a collaborative team focused on innovative hip and knee care, employees benefit from flexible hours, comprehensive training, and a strong emphasis on professional growth.
