The Unit Manager is a RN whose role is to support the team in every way. This may be through providing equipment, scheduling staff, continuing education, monitoring the competency of staff, addressing questions, comments from patients and more. She reports on several operational aspects of the unit.

May be your primary caregiver or work together with the LPN to provide care. Is responsible for your medication needs and will do an in-depth assessment when called upon. Will do tasks such as assessments, hygiene, dressing changes and mobilizing. Will consult with the Surgeons and other departments. There is a Registered Nurse assigned as Charge each shift.

The Licensed Practical Nurse or Orderly will conduct assessments, basic care such as hygiene, toileting, mobilizing and consult with the RN when needed.

The Patient Service Worker will perform tasks such as passing your dinner trays, keep your room sanitary, clean your room after discharge and help move patients to new rooms on our unit when needed. The PSW will also answer calls for fluids, blankets, or other simple comforts.

The Physiotherapist is specially trained to assess your rehabilitation needs for a speedy recovery! They will teach exercises and positioning for your specific surgery or body. They will advise what you will need for discharge home ie. Crutches, walker

These specially trained LPN’s will assist in your road to recovery by helping you to mobilize and gain independence. They are your personal trainers and will walk with you providing safety and encouragement.

Our Nurse Associate visits Orthopaedic patients. She is a resource for the RNs and may order various tests and communicates progress or complications to the Physicians.

The ward clerk will help direct visitors. She sits at the end of the desk near room 60. She does a variety of tasks supporting the employees such as paperwork, phone calls, communications and more!!

Our Orthopaedic Surgeons are a dedicated group. You may have one Surgeon operate or a team of Surgeons. Your Orthopaedic surgeon will monitor your progress and order necessary treatments for a smooth recovery. The Orthopaedic Surgeons work in clinics at the SJRH, St. Joseph’s, Sussex, and Charlotte County hospitals. They also work in various operating suites in Region 2. They have patient appointments in their offices as well. The Physicians are involved in teaching and often are invited to speak at various educational sessions in hospital or community, as well as nationally.

The occupational therapist will show you how to use special equipment to make dressing, feeding, toileting, and bathing yourself easier. They will give you important information on how to protect your hip, back or knee after the surgery. They can also visit your home and give advice such as what type of chair to use and what changes you can make in your bathroom to help live easier after the surgery. They help you with back care advice and know how to customize a splint to your physical needs. The goal of the occupational therapy department is to have you doing as much as possible for yourself in the easiest way possible after surgery. Not all patients will see the occupational therapist, however, if you have any questions, please ask.

At any time there may be other types of staff at the desk. These may be social workers, occupational therapists, dieticians, other Family Doctors, Respiratory therapists and more! They work with us but do not remain on our unit. They may come just to see one particular patient for example. They may not be able to answer visitor questions who approach the desk, it may be more helpful for you to address the ward clerk or charge nurse.

We often have BN student nurses and LPN students, along with their Instructors working on our unit. All employees, including students, will have a nametag on with their designation on it for you to see.