Osteoporosis Re-fracture Prevention Fracture Liaison Coordinator
Empowering Patients, Strengthening Bones.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration: Dependent on qualification
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ624748
Salary per hour:
Allied Health Professionals Level 4: $63.81 - $65.36
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $68.50 - $69.87
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing
The NSRHS ORP Service aims to prevent re-fracture in patients aged 50 and over, post minimal trauma fracture, related to low bone density (osteoporosis). This is by ensuring a formal process for the early identification of patients at risk of future fracture, assessment of fracture risk, establishing goals of treatment based on assessment findings, development of multifactorial collaborative management plans, referral to external providers as required, and structured follow-up to ensure treatment goals have been achieved. The Fracture Liaison Coordinator is involved in the identification, assessment, care coordination and case management of patients attending the NSRHS ORP Services, under the clinical oversight of a nominated Physician (Rheumatologist, Endocrinologist or Rehab Physician).
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registration with relevant professional body or eligibility for membership of the relevant professional body. A registered nurse with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and Minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. In addition must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification. Allied Health level 4 Physiotherapist, Dietician or OT will have recent extensive post graduate experience as a Level 2 or above.
- Demonstrated interest in musculoskeletal service delivery, including extensive knowledge of the contemporary issues around osteoporosis and its management.
- Demonstrated well developed understanding of effective models of chronic disease management.
Demonstrated experience in co-ordinating multi-disciplinary care and the capacity to work cooperatively and effectively with medical, allied health professionals and consumers.
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For role related queries or questions contact Peter Young on Peter.Young1@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 9 December 2025
