Job Title : Ortho Nurse
Location: Sunrise Hospital Pala - Ponkunnam Rd, Kaduvamuzhi, Erattupetta, Kerala 686121
Department : Orthopedics
Employment Type: Full-Time
Number of vacancies : 1
Qualification & Requirements :
- GNM / B.Sc. Nursing with active registration under State Nursing Council.
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (orthopedic or surgical ward preferred).
- Sound knowledge of orthopedic conditions, treatments, and nursing protocols.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care to orthopedic patients, including those with fractures, joint replacements, and spinal injuries.
- Assist doctors during rounds, minor procedures, and emergency orthopedic interventions.
- Monitor patient recovery post-surgery and provide wound care, pain management, and rehabilitation support.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and injections as prescribed.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care, mobility exercises, and discharge planning.
- Manage orthopedic traction, plaster care, and external fixation devices.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing records, assessments, and reports.
- Ensure adherence to infection control, patient safety, and hospital policies
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in an orthopedic hospital or post-op surgical care.
- Familiarity with traction equipment and physiotherapy coordination.
- Strong communication and patient education skills.
- Experience in NABH or JCI-accredited hospital settings (optional).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- Rotational shift
Work Location: In person