Job Description:
Bank Cardiac Staff Nurse
Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TU
Paying £28.20ph
About Cromwell Hospital
Cromwell Hospital is an internationally renowned private hospital located in the Kensington area of London. We offer treatment for both adults and children and provide world-class care to our patients.
Role Overview:
As a Bank Cardiac Staff Nurse, you’ll work as part of a close-knit team providing excellent patient focused care. You’ll will be a caring and compassionate nurse, delivering a high standard of care to our patients. We value all our people and will provide you support and a great place to work.
What you'll do:
1. Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care for patients.
2. Work within a team, supervising and directing more junior staff and deputising for the Senior Staff Nurse as required.
3. Act as a clinical role model for all members of staff, driving high standards of care at all times.
4. Follow all hospital policies and procedures with due care and attention.
5. Within a system of case management, co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patient care and report any variance appropriately.
6. Ensure the correct storage and administration of medications in accordance with the hospital policies and NMC Standards for Medicine Management and ensure the safe handling of drug keys at all times.
7. Practice multidisciplinary team care and contribute actively towards its successful management.
8. Maintain positive working relationships with all Consultants, ensuring individual Consultant protocols are utilised.
9. Ensure that supplies are adequate and equipment is in working order.
What you’ll bring:
10. Registered General Nurse and NMC PIN required.
11. Nursing experience in a Cardiac Unit, ICU, or a Medical Ward within an acute hospital.
12. Experience of working with cardiac patients; cardiac ablation, aortic stenosis, CABG, and heart failure.
13. Competent with ECG’s, IV Administration of Drugs, CPAP, AIRVO and PICC lines.
14. Essential with Phlebotomy and Cannulation.
15. Pleasant and cheerful manner, being supportive and approachable.
Why Bupa?
These benefits have been carefully crafted to really make a difference to our people’s lives, supporting a work-life balance whilst keeping focus on mental and physical well-being:
16. Annual leave accrual paid every time you work.
17. Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
18. Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices.