Main area Theatres Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Full and part time hours available) Job ref 344-7927SAC
Site Kent & Canterbury Hospital Town Canterbury Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
A nurse working on a Day Surgery Ward plays a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. This position involves pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures that do not require overnight hospital stays. The nurse ensures patient safety, supports surgical teams, provides education to patients and their families, and facilitates smooth patient discharge processes.
Main duties of the job
There is a great opportunity for learning and development supported by the Clinical Nurse Educators and the nursing team whilst working alongside the multi-disciplinary team.
Pre-operative Care:
* Assess and prepare patients for surgery, including reviewing medical histories, allergies, and current medications.
* Provide patients with pre-operative instructions and ensure they understand the procedure, risks, and necessary post-operative care.
* Administer pre-operative medications as prescribed and start IV lines as required.
Post-operative Care:
* Monitor and manage patients in the recovery area, assessing vital signs, pain levels, and overall recovery status.
* Provide wound care, change dressings, and manage drainage systems as needed.
* Administer medications for pain relief, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms.
* Educate patients and their families on post-discharge care, including wound management, medication regimens, and signs of potential complications.
* Ensure patients and their families are informed about post-operative care instructions and follow-up appointments.
* Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth discharge process.
* Complete necessary documentation related to patient care, including discharge summaries.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
* Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
* Delivery of evidence-based practice
* Demonstrates patient focused approach
* NMC Registration
* Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty
* Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
* Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Clinical skills and experience
* Basic IT skills
* Venepuncture
* IV drug administration
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* ILS
* ECG
* Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
Governance
* Willingness to undertake further training
* Understand Principles of clinical governance
* Undertaking audits
Personal/professional attributes
* Team Player
* Integrity
* Calm under pressure
* Ability to work on own initiative
Other requirements
* Completion of preceptorship
* Uphold the trust values
* Understanding of current nursing issues, both locally and nationally
We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.
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