Staff Nurse
Nursing 2979Registered Nurse | Maidstone
Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary depending on experience, in line with agenda for change.
Are you a Registered Nurse with experience in surgical nursing? Would you like more time to care for your patients with an average patient ratio of 1-5? Would you like to develop your skills in a modern and supportive environment?
Due to the launch of new services and an increase in patient activity we have exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Nursing Team. You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team and will manage a busy surgical list for both inpatients and day surgery for the whole patient journey from admission to discharge.
This role is for 37.5 hours per week working 3 days per week between the hours of 07:00 – 20:30 Monday to Sunday.
This role is ideally suited to an NMC registered nurse with post registration clinical experience who is passionate about delivering healthcare at its very best.
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Role Responsibilities
As Registered Nurse you will:
- Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions, working within the NMC code of conduct.
- Assess, plan and deliver care, based on individual patient needs.
- Act as role model, promoting a learning environment.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care.
- Respect and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
Person Specification
Essential
- Be a qualified Adult Nurse with current NMC PIN
- Have post-registration clinical experience
- Be confident in building relationships with the ability to easily engage with others including consultants, colleagues and patients.
- Have knowledge of clinical governance and its application
- Have good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Hold a Post Graduate course in the relevant specialty
- Have experience in Medicine, surgery, orthopaedic or cardiac nursing
- Have Knowledge of BADS (British Association of Day Surgery)
At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Free Staff Parking
- Pension Scheme
- Private Health Insurance
- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Life Assurance
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- Free Eye Test
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email diane.arthur@kims.org.uk.
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Posted 21st November 2024
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