Band 5 Staff Nurse - Day Surgery Unit

The London Clinic; West End; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Canada is looking for a full-time Band 5 Staff Nurse to work in the Day Surgery Unit. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assessing patients, coordinating care plans, and administering medications. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary range of £37,452 – £47,279 and a commitment to safeguarding patients.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care.
• Act as the named nurse, coordinating individualised care plans.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate patients from admission to discharge.
• Administer medications in line with policy.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Clinical decision-making

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Current NMC registration

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.