The Day Surgery Unit - Ward 12 incorporates a Day Surgery Unit and a short stay ward. The service is currently open Monday to Saturday.We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Staff Nurse to join the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.You will be responsible for admitting and preparing patients for theatre ensuring that local policy is adhered to, caring for patients post-operatively and discharging patients under the nurse-led discharge criteria. Once in post, you will be a key member in the development and expansion of the Day Surgery Service with the aim of enhancing the patient's experience.
The ideal candidate will require experience within general surgical i.e. gynaecological, vascular, urological, breast and orthopaedic nursing have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards of care. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital to this exciting role.
Base Location: Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Additional contact details:
Deputy Sister Eva Rackova- 0300 019 4767
Deputy Sister Alix Seward - 0300 019 4767
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 1st level registered nurse
Desirable
* Degree or working towards a management qualification
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics
Desirable
* Experience of recovery and pre assessment
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
* In depth knowledge of speciality
* Problem solving experience
* Ability to make sound clinical judgements and use sound clinical reasoning.
Desirable
* Venepuncture & punctuation.
* Catheterisation
Knowledge
Essential
* Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology and surgical procedures
* Evidence of professional development
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
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