Band 5 Staff Nurse - Day Surgery Unit

NHS; West End; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West End, Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Staff Nurse for its Day Surgery Unit. This full-time role focuses on providing high-quality, person-centred care to pre- and post-operative patients. Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating care plans, and evaluating patient progress. Ideal candidates should have NMC registration and 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced surgical environment, with strong assessment and communication skills. A commitment to patient safety and discharge planning is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• 1–2 years post-registration experience in an acute surgical setting.
• Experience caring for general surgical or day-care patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care in line with clinic standards.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate patients from admission to discharge.
• Administer medications in line with policy.
• Provide ward leadership in the absence of senior staff.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment skills

Education

NMC registration as a Nurse

Job description

Overview

Full‑time, Band 5 Staff Nurse in the Day Surgery Unit at The London Clinic. The role delivers high‑quality, person‑centred nursing care to patients undergoing day‑case and short‑stay surgical procedures, supporting them from admission to safe discharge on both the Day Surgery Ward and the Walk‑In/Walk‑Out pathway.

Key Information

Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London – Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday – Salary: £37,452 – £47,279 – Contract: Permanent, full‑time.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and evidence‑based nursing care in line with The London Clinic standards and the NMC Code.
• Act as the named nurse, coordinating individualised care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate patients from admission to discharge.
• Administer medications, including intravenous medicines, in line with policy.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical documentation.
• Provide ward leadership in the absence of senior staff when required.
• Support patient discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate outcomes.
• Promote infection prevention, safeguarding and patient safety at all times.
• Act as a role model to junior staff and students, supporting learning and development.
• Participate in audits, service improvement and departmental meetings.
• Work one late or long day shift per week (until 21.30) to support evening day‑case theatre lists.

About You

You are a registered Nurse with a current NMC PIN, confident in caring for pre‑ and post‑operative patients and able to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Minimum 1 – 2 years post‑registration experience in a fast‑paced acute surgical setting.
• Experience caring for general surgical or day‑care patients.
• Strong assessment, planning and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

EEO Statement

The London Clinic is an equal‑opportunity employer. We proudly represent a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the advert may close early if sufficient interest is generated. Early application is encouraged. The London Clinic is committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment checks in accordance with industry standards and regulations.