Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward

Job Summary

YOUR CORE BENEFITS:

• Excellent Salary with Annual Increments
• Salary Uplift after 6 Month's Probation
• Enhanced Rates for Unsociable Hours
• Contributory Pension Plan
• 25 Annual Holidays 
• 10 Public Holidays 
• Private Medical Insurance 
• Life Assurance  (4 x Salary)
• Income Protection (60% Salary)
• Kingsbridge Membership Club 
• Wellbeing The Kingsbridge Way
• Free Financial Planning Advice
• Development Opportunities
• Relevant Training Funded by Company
• Free Lunches
• Discount for Family and Friends on Kingsbridge Services/Goods
• Christmas Holiday Closure

Job Summary:

The post-holder carries responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and for developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care. The post-holder is also required to perform with other nursing and non-nursing staff. The post-holder may be required to work within different clinical areas of the hospital as demand dictates or as clinical services develop further.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To provide skilled nursing care and to demonstrate a high standard of nursing practice in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
2. To ensure that care is delivered as per hospital policies.
3. To participate in the ‘Induction Programme’ of Nursing and other non-clinical staff as applicable after appropriate training.
4. To ensure that custody, administration and recording of medication are in accordance with hospital and NMC guidelines.
5. To adhere to the guidelines within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
6. To deliver nursing duties which meet the demands of the hospital and on occasion other nursing demands within the company.
7. Must be willing to take charge in the absence of the Ward Manager or Deputy Ward Manager.

Nursing Organisation:

1. To support other team members in their professional work.
2. To be aware of current issues and policies within the hospital.
3. To assist the Ward Manager with cost-effective use of resources in patient care delivery.

Standard of Care:

1. To participate in the development of practice guidelines within the hospital.
2. To participate in research activities within the clinical setting.
3. To promote and implement evidenced based practices within the hospital as appropriate and relevant.
4. To be aware of the patient as an individual and adopt a holistic approach in the delivery of care.
5. To risk assess all patients and carry out manual handling as per hospital policy.

Communication:

1. To communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team throughout the hospital.
2. To co-ordinate patient care and liaise effectively with other disciplines involved.
3. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
4. To liaise and communicate effectively with patients and relatives regarding their care and treatment.
5. To adhere to the NMC guidelines for ‘Records and Record Keeping’.

Health & Safety:

1. To be aware of the hospital policies and practice in accordance with regulations.
2. To attend annual statutory training in fire, manual handling, infection control and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
3. To report to the Ward Manager any reportable incident and accidents involving either staff, patients or visitors.
4. To report any defective or faulty equipment to the Ward Manager or Nurse in charge as appropriate.
5. To ensure proper care and usage of equipment in the ward.

Education:

1. To assist with and participate in the in-service training programme (including staff orientation induction programme) to enhance patient care.
2. To maintain and update own professional development. 
3. To report on study days/courses attended to other members of the ward.
4. To rotate onto various shifts (as required) for professional update, to ensure statutory and personal development is achieved in line with the Personal Development Plan agreed during the annual appraisal. 

Management:

1. To attend and contribute regularly to ward management meetings.
2. To participate in objective setting and annual Individual Performance Review.
3. To take on projects/assignments designated by the Senior Nurse, Deputy ward manager and Ward Manager.

The above list is not exhaustive and additional / alternative tasks may be required from time to time as directed.

Person Specification:

Qualifications and experience required

Essential

• Registered Nurse at Level 1.
• Live NMC Membership.
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing.

Desirable

• Experience in Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Urology.
• Previous post registration experience gained within private sector.

Special skills / abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Evidence of problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Good team player.
• Ability to accept criticism and act constructively.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Clarity of speech.
• Punctual time keeper.
• Positive role model.

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to work core hours.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns and cover.
• Membership with a professional body.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete an application and monitoring form and return to the recruitment team at:
Human Resources Department, Kingsbridge Private Hospital North West, Church Hill House, Ballykelly, Limavady BT49 9HS or email recruitmentNW@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com