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Registered Nurse - Pre Assessment
The Harbour Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to 38950.00 per year (depending on level of experience training and qualification)
We have an exciting opportunity for aRegistered Nurseto join our friendly and motivated team of staff.
This is afull timerole at 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
The pre-assessment team is a busy and dynamic specialist team of nurses who assess patients fitness for surgery and anaesthesia at the Harbour Hospital as well as planning for a safe and smooth admission to discharge process for patients with a varying degree of clinical dependencies. As a registered nurse you will work autonomously in a face to face clinic setting taking a detailed medical and social history from patients arranging pre-operative testing where appropriate review clinical results and records and document plans of care for admission. There is a strong focus on MDT communication to ensure a smooth surgical pathway.
This is an exciting role with plenty of opportunity for professional development. Applicants will need to possess strong communication skills an enquisitive mind and a positive approach to problem-solving. Previous experience in pre-assessment surgical nursing or clinic work is preferred but not essential. Training will be provided including the Circle Health Pre-Admission course for Registered Nurses. The Pre-Assessment Department currently work weekdays between 8 and 4 although some flexibility is required to cover occasional busy periods when late or weekend clinics may be initiated.
Duties of this role include:
- Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols.
- Assess patient needs prioritise care and update care plans accordingly.
- Monitor vital signs recognise changes in condition and escalate appropriately using clinical judgement.
- Administer medications safely and effectively in accordance with hospital policies and the NMC Code.
- Maintain accurate legible and timely nursing documentation including assessments care plans and observations.
- Ensure that all care provided complies with NMC standards clinical governance requirements and hospital policies.
- Identify and report incidents safeguarding concerns and potential risks in line with hospital procedures.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
- Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
- Good understanding of clinical governance patient safety and evidence-based practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficient in IT systems used for patient records documentation and care planning.
- Previous experience in a relevant specialty desirable (e.g. surgical medical outpatient orthopaedics critical care).
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days holiday per year bank holidays increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies including enhanced Maternity Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities
and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences backgrounds identities or expressions skills work stylesand more.
Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless compassionate committed collaborative brave agile tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Accessible private health care, medical and surgical services from Circle Health Group, formerly BMI Healthcare, one of the largest quality private health care providers in the UK, across more than 52 locations
