Staff Nurse – Surgical Orthopedics Unit

Summary

Join a world-class healthcare team in Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital and make a real impact as a Staff Nurse, you’ll be at the heart of patient care, delivering top-quality nursing services while working alongside a multidisciplinary team. This is your opportunity to grow in a dynamic, cutting-edge hospital setting that values excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care. If you’re passionate about making a difference and eager to advance your career in an international environment, this role is for you.

Education / Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• OR Associate Degree/Diploma or country equivalent + Bachelor’s in Nursing related field

Experience:

• Experience from North America, Western Europe, Australia, or New Zealand is required.
• Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year in a similar role

License:

Current and in good Standing Nursing License/Registration (RN) to practice in country of residence

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage nursing resources efficiently to ensure fair workload distribution and match clinical complexity with nursing competency.
• Coordinate daily patient care activities to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality care delivery.
• Provide culturally and religiously appropriate care to patients and families, promoting positive health outcomes.
• Respond quickly to emerging patient needs, solve problems effectively, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Conduct nursing interventions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures, and professional codes of conduct.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and best practices.
• Promote evidence-based practice in patient care and participate in the review of policies and procedures.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Use S.B.A.R. (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for structured clinical communication.
• Work with nursing supervisors to mentor and support junior staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Assist in educational activities and take a leading role in clinical training with the Head Nurse and Nurse Educator.
• Maintain mandatory and core competencies, engaging in professional development to enhance nursing skills.
• Ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures, focusing on efficient resource utilization and cost control.
• Uphold QHSSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) standards, maintaining a safe and world-class patient care environment.