Professional Orthopaedic Nurse

About the role

The Professional Nurse works within a multi‑professional team to deliver safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care in orthopaedic services, leading and coordinating nursing activities to optimise patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi‑professional team.
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive client experience by creating a conducive environment.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted.

Required profile

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse or a 4‑year Nursing Diploma/Bachelor of Nursing.
• No minimum experience required.

Required skills

• Basic life support training (ACLS, ATLS, PALS for specialised wards).
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Development and modification of nursing care plans.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Nursing processes and procedures.
• Nursing record keeping.
• Patient assessment skills.
• Pharmacology knowledge.
• Understanding of relevant nursing legislation.
• Risk identification.
• Scientific nursing principles and processes.