As a Scrub Nurse, you will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary theatre team providing a high standard of nursing care and safety for patients within the theatre unit. In addition to this, you will also actively contribute to the maintenance of an environment that is conducive to the delivery and promotion of a high standard of patient care. The post holder will adhere to professional and national standards and work in a patient-focused way, delivering a service that is safe, effective and efficient.
Main duties of the job
1. Patient satisfaction.
2. Clinical quality indicators (such as infection rates).
3. Tight maintenance of par stock levels to minimise stock wastage.
4. Ensure the achievement of 100% revenue capture.
Core Responsibilities
1. Deliver first class, patient care.
2. Contribute to continuous quality improvement.
3. Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of yourself and others.
4. Promote evidence based on best practice.
5. Ensure strict adhesion to legislation, policies and procedures.
6. Respect the patients' dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.
About us
Kinvara Private Hospital is a modern, boutique private hospital in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The hospital serves the population of South Yorkshire and beyond and is easily accessed via train, M1 and M18. Free parking is provided.
Facilities at the hospital include 21 inpatient beds, disabled-friendly rooms, 2 laminar flow operating theatres and 3 consultation rooms.
We offer the most up-to-date surgical treatments combined with a warm welcome and a professional and caring service from our nursing team.
We specialise in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, and women's health, but also undertake general surgery and are seeking Orthopaedic scrub nurses.
Job responsibilities
1. Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of peri-operative patient care, including:
2. Preparing patients for clinical/operative procedures.
3. Providing assistance in clinical/operative procedures.
4. Providing initial emergency care as required.
5. Working with members of the multi-disciplinary Theatre team following local protocols and standards.
6. Ensuring that the patient's comfort, dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
7. Assembling, checking and preparing the appropriate surgical instruments and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures, incorporating various types of surgery prior to use and reporting any faults to the Theatre Manager immediately.
8. Coordinating the use of supplies and equipment during the operating list, ensuring the equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner.
9. Monitoring and checking stock items including consumables, equipment and drugs.
10. Promoting and ensuring an environment conducive to the continuing prevention and control of infection for all staff, patients and visitors.
11. Ensuring any accidents or complaints are fully documented and that the appropriate manager is informed.
12. Maintaining the safe custody and handling of drugs in accordance with Kinvara Private Hospital's policy.
13. Participating in the education, training and development of other staff.
14. Actively contributing to changes in practice and policies when changes have arisen which may follow an audit, complaint or newly issued guidance.
15. Adhering to all Kinvara Private Hospital policies and procedures.
16. Undertaking any other duties as required by the line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSC Hons Adult Nursing
* ILS
* Cannulation
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years working as an orthopaedic scrub nurse.
* Experience of working in the private sector.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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