Staff Nurse – Orthopedics

Job Description

Orthopedics Specific Responsibilities

Care of patients with Musculo skeletal problems like;

· Fractures

· Arthritis

· Osteoporosis

· Joint replacements

· Arthroplasty

· Road Traffic Accidents

· Degenerative bone diseases

· Monitoring neurovascular status, performing external fixation care, casting and continuous motion therapy.

· Administering treatments and medications, as well as post-operation care.

· Helping patients with therapy and assistance for faster recuperation.

· Provide home care and assist patients with personal tasks sometimes.

· Prepare a pain management schedule for patients based on doctor’s prescriptions to prevent patients suffering from pain.

· Educate patients on steps to take to manage pain and how to avoid post-surgical infections.

· Perform wound dressing on patients with infections.

· Help patients recover physical & functional abilities.

· Prepare the patients for radiology investigations.

· Prepare the patient for Ortho-surgeries.

· Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.

· Care of Invasive lines.

· Care of Drains & tubes.

Qualification
Appropriate qualification and statutory nursing registration in the state – GNM/BSC/MSC
Valid BLS-ACLS provider certificate.
Experience