Medical Professionals
Why choose Canberra Private Hospital?
When you operate at Canberra Private Hospital, you’ll have a committed partner working with you to develop safe and evidence-based models of care tailored to your patients’ needs. We provide advanced technology and equipment, along with a specialist dedicated nursing team, to ensure you can do your finest work – and provide the best possible patient outcomes.
As part of Nexus, our broader private hospital group team is dedicated to putting patients at the centre of Australia’s private healthcare model.
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Credentialing
If you are interested in operating at Canberra Private Hospital please send an inquiry to our General Manager/Director of Nursing, and she can arrange a tour of our facilities. You can email her at deb.potter@canberraprivate.com.au.
We will then send you an Application for accreditation form, and request your:
- AHPRA Registration
- Certified copies of qualifications and college memberships (if applicable)
- Medical Indemnity insurance Certificate
- CV including CPD records
- Two references
- WWVP
- Criminal History Check
- Hand Hygiene / BLS Competency Records.
Our Director of Nursing will check your references and present all documents to Medical Advisory Committee representatives. You will be provided with Interim Privileges while your credentials are reviewed.
Following approval at the next Medical Advisory Committee meeting, full privileges can be granted for a three-year term. Practitioners are required to provide AHPRA and Medical Indemnity documents annually to maintain appointment.
Hospital by-laws
All Nexus Hospitals operate under By-laws approved by the Nexus Hospitals Board. These By-laws empower medical staff to give assurance of quality hospital medical care.
The By-laws outline the management policies approved by the Board, and document
- the Terms of Reference for the Canberra Private Hospital Medical Advisory Committee
- the process of accrediting practitioners at Canberra Private Hospital and defining their scope of practice
- the obligations on accredited practitioners in relation to the safety and the quality of care of patients, and include those relating to patient privacy, open disclosure, infection control and reporting, and medical research
- the expected conduct of accredited practitioners at Canberra Private Hospital.
A full copy of the Canberra Private Hospital By-laws is available on request by email to the Director of Nursing.
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Supporting your practice
Once you have been approved by the Medical Advisory Committee, we’ll invite you back to the hospital to meet with the General Manager/Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing and to discuss any requirements to configure the equipment or operating theatres to suit your procedures.
Our goal is to ensure every aspect of your practice management and patient care is seamless. So we will also work with your practice manager to ensure our processes can be integrated into their workflows. We encourage your staff to visit our hospital to see and experience your patient journey first hand.
On your first day with us, you’ll be given a comprehensive tour of all the facilities, introduced to our staff, and provided with a car park swipe access card.
GPs and referrers
As part of a private hospital group that puts people before profits, Canberra Private Hospital provides an exceptional experience for your patients within our local community.
We recognise and appreciate your role as a specialist referrer in supporting and informing our patients through their healthcare decisions, and are committed to providing regular updates. By keeping you informed, we can ensure we are all working together to provide the best possible outcomes for your patients.
We will be holding regular GP education sessions at the hospital. If you would like us to send you an invitation, please let us know.
You are welcome to tour our hospital, and see how our focus on patient care is creating a better experience, from admission to post-operative recovery. Please contact us to book an appointment.
Careers with Canberra Private Hospital
Our dedicated nursing and patient care staff have considerable depth of experience. Their smiles are genuine: we enjoy working together as a team to provide exceptional patient care.
We offer a flexible and supportive work environment, with a culture underpinned by co-operation and care. These are just a few reasons our people stay with us for the long-term.
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RN & EENs - Permanent and casual
The Nexus Hospitals Story
Nexus is a leading Australian private hospital group that operates and develops a growing portfolio of hospitals in key urban and regional markets. We employ over 900 talented and passionate people across 16 hospitals and two support offices. We have a real sense of belonging and purpose that is at the core of everything we do.
Each of our hospitals is dedicated to delivering a world class patient experience through innovative technology, a commitment to excellence, and a culture underpinned by safety and respect. Our dynamic team at the Canberra Private Hospital (CPH) is no exception.
The Canberra Private Hospital is an inpatient and day patient surgical and rehabilitation facility catering for specialities including orthopaedics, Spinal, plastic & reconstructive, oral & maxillofacial, urology, ENT, IVF & gynaecology, ophthalmology and general surgery. It has recently undergone a renovation and extension and is a fresh, modern, state of the art facility.
CPH pride ourselves on improving the patient experience; shown through our
regular positive patient feedback and 5 star reviews. Canberra Private Hospital is the Nexus Patient Experience Champion in 2021 and accredited with ACHS and NSQHS Standards.Your Contribution
We are seeking RN & EENs (Permanent and casual) nursing positions, available from Sept/Nov 2022:
- Scrub/Scout, Recovery/DSU, Preadmissions/Admissions, Anaesthetics and Stores/Surgical Setups.
- Perioperative Program – New grads and return to work Nurses welcome to apply > see below
- With supportive study and enhanced hands on practice, the “Theatre Start” is a unique perioperative nursing program that allows participants an opportunity to develop the knowledge and practical clinical skills needed to work as 1. Novice Scrub/Scout Nurse (Instrument/Circulating Nurse) or 2. Novice Anaesthetic/Recovery nurse roles. By successfully completing this program, participants will gain the knowledge needed to begin a career as a novice in just 14 short weeks.
Do not miss this exciting opportunity to work in a state off the art facility with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to delivering high quality patient care and outcomes.
About You
Specific requirements:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills with a pleasant professional manner
- Exceptional time management skills and the ability to be self–motivated
- General computer literacy and proficiency
- A team player who is excited to work in a growing thriving environment
- Outstanding customer service and problem solving skills
- Interest and experience in quality / accreditation programs
We believe our people are our most valuable asset – that is why we invest and empower the development of our employees. Canberra Private is excited to give the right candidate an opportunity to develop both personally and professionally through expanding their skillset and working with a team of highly skilled and capable health professionals.
Non Nursing – Stores and Wardsperons positions also available – Hospital experience required
Additional perks:
- A great team to work with
- Perioperative Program with supportive mentors
- Access to Employee Benefits Scheme and Fitness Pass
- Free staff car parking
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds.
Applications briefly addressing the criteria, including a Resume with 2 current referees should be forwarded to:
Perioperative NUM
Via email: recruitment@canberraprivate.com.au
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Ward - Surgical/Rehab & HDU nursing
The Nexus Hospitals Story
Nexus is a leading Australian private hospital group that operates and develops a growing portfolio of hospitals in key urban and regional markets. We employ over 900 talented and passionate people across 16 hospitals and two support offices. We have a real sense of belonging and purpose that is at the core of everything we do.
Each of our hospitals is dedicated to delivering a world class patient experience through innovative technology, a commitment to excellence, and a culture underpinned by safety and respect. Our dynamic team at the Canberra Private Hospital (CPH) is no exception.
The Canberra Private Hospital is an inpatient and day patient surgical and rehabilitation facility catering for specialities including orthopaedics, dental, plastic & reconstructive, oral & maxillofacial, urology, ENT, IVF & gynaecology, ophthalmology and general surgery. It has recently undergone a renovation and extension and is a fresh, modern, state of the art facility.
CPH pride ourselves on improving the patient experience; shown through our
regular positive patient feedback and 5 star reviews. Canberra Private Hospital is the Nexus Patient Experience Champion in 2021 and accredited with ACHS and NSQHS Standards.Your Contribution
We are seeking staff for Surgical Ward, Rehab and Close Observation Unit (COU) RN, EEN, AIN- Full time, Part Time and Casual nursing positions available
Do not miss this exciting opportunity to work in a state off the art facility with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to delivering high quality patient care and outcomes.
About You
Specific requirements:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills with a pleasant professional manner
- Exceptional time management skills and the ability to be self–motivated
- General computer literacy and proficiency
- A team player who is excited to work in a growing thriving environment
- Outstanding customer service and problem solving skills
- Interest and experience in quality / accreditation programs
- Current Advanced Life support Certificate and HDU/ICU experience (COU)
We believe our people are our most valuable asset – that is why we invest and empower the development of our employees. Canberra Private is excited to give the right candidate an opportunity to develop both personally and professionally through expanding their skillset and working with a team of highly skilled and capable health professionals.
Additional perks:
- A great team to work with!
- Access to discounted health cover
- Free coaching and counselling services for you and your family
- Free staff car parking
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds.
Applications briefly addressing the criteria, including a Resume with 2 current referees should be forwarded to:
Clinical Nurse Co-ordinator
Via email: recruitment@canberraprivate.com.au
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Administration Officers
The Nexus Hospitals Story
Nexus is a leading Australian private hospital group that operates and develops a growing portfolio of hospitals in key urban and regional markets. We employ over 900 talented and passionate people across 16 hospitals and two support offices. We have a real sense of belonging and purpose that is at the core of everything we do.
Each of our hospitals is dedicated to delivering a world class patient experience through innovative technology, a commitment to excellence, and a culture underpinned by safety and respect. Our dynamic team at the Canberra Private Hospital is no exception.
The Canberra Private Hospital is an inpatient and day patient surgical and rehabilitation facility catering for specialities including orthopaedics, dental, plastic & reconstructive, oral & maxillofacial, urology, ENT, IVF & gynaecology, ophthalmology and general surgery. It has recently undergone a renovation and extension and is a fresh, modern, state of the art facility.
Your Contribution
We are seeking two full time Administrators to work collaboratively with our dynamic team, to ensure the effective operation of the hospital, with the outcome of an exceptional patient experience.
One role is a Ward Clerk on our surgical ward, another a Reception/Admissions all-rounder.
About You
We encourage anyone with the following criteria to apply:
- Proven experience in hospital administration
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills with a pleasant professional manner
- Exceptional time management skills and the ability to be self–motivated
- General computer literacy and proficiency including data entry skills
- A team player who is excited to work in a growing thriving environment
- Required to be available between the hours of 0600-1700, Monday – Friday
At Nexus, caring for our people, patients and employees is at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to delivering a rewarding and nurturing workplace, where our employees are valued, supported and recognised for their achievements and growth. In 2021 we were awarded the Employee Listening Champion in the Engage Rocket Workplace Transformation Awards, an acknowledgement of the steps we have taken to keep the well-being of our workforce front of mind.
We believe our people are our most valuable asset – that is why we invest and empower the development of our employees. Canberra Private is excited to give the right candidate an opportunity to develop both personally and professionally through expanding their skillset and working with a team of highly skilled and capable health professionals.
Additional perks:
- A great team to work with!
- Access to discounted health cover
- Free coaching and counselling services for you and your family
- Free staff car parking
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds.
Applications briefly addressing the criteria, including a Resume with 2 current referees should be forwarded to:
recruitment@canberraprivate.com.au
Please direct enquiries to:
Administration Manager
T: 02 6173 3733
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Purchasing / Stores Officer & Wardsperson Casual
The Nexus Hospitals Story
Nexus is a leading Australian private hospital group that operates and develops a growing portfolio of hospitals in key urban and regional markets. We employ over 900 talented and passionate people across 16 hospitals and two support offices. We have a real sense of belonging and purpose that is at the core of everything we do.
Each of our hospitals is dedicated to delivering a world class patient experience through innovative technology, a commitment to excellence, and a culture underpinned by safety and respect. Our dynamic team at the Canberra Private Hospital (CPH) is no exception.
The Canberra Private Hospital is an inpatient and day patient surgical and rehabilitation facility catering for specialities including orthopaedics, dental, plastic & reconstructive, oral & maxillofacial, urology, ENT, IVF & gynaecology, ophthalmology and general surgery. It has recently undergone a renovation and extension and is a fresh, modern, state of the art facility.
CPH pride ourselves on improving the patient experience; shown through our
regular positive patient feedback and 5 star reviews. Canberra Private Hospital is the Nexus Patient Experience Champion in 2021 and accredited with ACHS and NSQHS Standards.Your Contribution
We are seeking
- Purchasing/Stores Officer
- Wardspersons (Orderly)/ Stores
Do not miss this exciting opportunity to work in a state off the art facility with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to delivering high quality patient care and outcomes.
About You
Specific requirements:
- Proven experience in hospital administration
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills with a pleasant professional manner
- Exceptional time management skills and the ability to be self–motivated
- General computer literacy and proficiency
- A team player who is excited to work in a growing thriving environment
- Outstanding customer service and problem solving skills
- Interest and experience in quality / accreditation programs
- Eligibility to work in Australia and current police check
- Fit and willing to learn
Highly Desirable:
- Purchasing position: Stores Inventory Management and experience with purchase orders/receivables within Hospital setting (preffered) or other business
- Wardspersons position: Prefer previous experience including within Theatres using specialized equipment
We believe our people are our most valuable asset – that is why we invest and empower the development of our employees. Canberra Private is excited to give the right candidate an opportunity to develop both personally and professionally through expanding their skillset and working with a team of highly skilled and capable health professionals.
Additional perks:
- A great team to work with!
- Access to discounted health cover
- Free coaching and counselling services for you and your family
- Free staff car parking
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds.
Applications briefly addressing the criteria, including a Resume with 2 current referees should be forwarded to:
Stores and Wardspersons Management
Via email: recruitment@canberraprivate.com.au
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Occupational Therapist
Canberra Private Hospital (CPH) has experienced and motivated management who wish to add to the strong, cohesive team to deliver quality patient outcomes.
CPH is a surgical and rehabilitation facility catering for specialties including orthopaedics, ENT, breast oncology, vascular, ophthalmology, plastic & reconstructive, oral & maxillofacial, urology, general, IVF & gynaecological surgery and some medical conditions.
Allied Health patient services are offered across day and inpatient surgery, inpatient and day rehabilitation.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic team member to fill a full time occupational therapy vacancy within the Allied Health team. The occupational therapist will be responsible for the delivery of inpatient occupational therapy assessments and treatments (surgical, medical and inpatient rehabilitation) and to assist in providing services to the CPH day rehabilitation program.
Do not miss this exciting opportunity to work in a state of the art facility with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to delivering high quality patient care and outcomes.
In order to be successful in the above role you will need to have the following:
Specific requirements:
Current AHPRA registration (without restriction)
Minimum 2 years post graduate experience preferred
Eligibility to work in Australia
Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Effective communication skills
Desired qualifications / experience:
Previous experience working in private hospital or rehabilitation setting
Knowledge of and/or certification in FIM documentation and COPM assessments.
Applications should address the above criteria and include a current CV with 2 current referees.
Applications should be forwarded to:
Sarah Galea, Allied Health Manager
Via email: sarah.galea@canberraprivate.com.au
Phone enquiries to 6173 3715
