Who we are

We are committed to the advancement of the profession of nursing.

Our Philosophy

It is believed that the specialty of orthopaedic nursing should set forth the highest standards of nursing practice for optimum patient care.

We are committed to the advancement of the profession of nursing. We believe that educational programmes that foster personal and professional growth will assist in the development of competence and excellence in nursing practice for the orthopaedic nurse. We support and encourage research and advanced clinical practice as the foundation of expertise in nursing practice.

Our Objectives

It is anticipated that members will:
  • Update knowledge
  • Gain insight into practice in a wide variety of settings.
  • Increase creative capacity in client/patient care

Our aims

  1. The fostering of collegial relationships
  2. Facilitation of exchange of ideas and information
  3. Continuing education National association

Our AGM

Held in March each year to elect Office Bearers and committee. Office Bearers & committee elected annually as position vacated.

ONAWA Committee

Samantha Jenaway

President

Nurse Unit Manager
Royal Perth Hospital

Felicia Holland

Vice President

Clinical Nurse
St John of God Hospital

Anna Sanasi

Treasurer

Nurse Unit Manager
St John of God Hospital

Shavani Naidoo

Secretary

Clinical Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital

ANZONA Representatives

Margaret Milne

Clinical Nurse

Hollywood Private Hospital

Felicia Holland

Clinical Nurse

St John of God Hospital

General COmmittee Members

Sharon Pickles

Nurse Practitioner

Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital

Margaret Milne

Registered Nurse

Hollywood Private Hospital

Liesel Burger

Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist

Perth Children's Hospital

Sonja Jennings

Registered Nurse

St John of God Hospital - Bunbury