Orthopaedic Lead

Key Accountabilities:

Clinical Leadership

• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for orthopaedic nursing staff.
• Provide guidance on complex orthopaedic cases and procedures.
• Lead the implementation of specific orthopaedic protocols and guidelines.

Patient Care

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for orthopaedic patients.
• Administer medications, wound care, and other treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families on orthopaedic conditions, treatments, and post-operative care.

Staff Development

• Orient, mentor, and train new orthopaedic nursing care.
• Identify educational staff needs and develop training programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.

Quality Improvement

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of orthopaedic nursing care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and implement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Other duties

• Assist with scheduling and staffing as needed.
• Manage equipment and supplies.
• Participate in professional and development act.