Band 5 Staff Nurse - Orthopaedic & Spinal Ward

The London Clinic; West End; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist healthcare facility in Nova Scotia seeks a Band 5 Staff Nurse for its Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery Ward. This role demands delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within a supportive team. Ideal candidates should be NMC registered nurses with experience in an acute setting and strong clinical skills. The position offers a permanent contract, competitive salary between £40,491–£51,113, and various benefits including private medical insurance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Family friendly benefits

Range of retail discounts

Excellent career development

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering high quality patient care within an acute inpatient setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, evidence‑based nursing care to patients.
• Manage and prioritise a clinical workload within an acute setting.
• Support and mentor student nurses and junior staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Experience in orthopaedic or spinal surgery nursing

Strong clinical assessment and prioritisation skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Band 5 Staff Nurse – Orthopaedic & Spinal Ward

This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join a specialist Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery ward within a supportive and professional inpatient setting. The role offers the chance to deliver high quality, evidence‑based care while developing clinical confidence, leadership skills and specialist knowledge within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Job Title: Staff Nurse – Band 5 | Department: Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery Ward | Salary: £40,491–£51,113 (depends on experience) | Type: Permanent | Hours: 37.5 (including long days, nights and weekend)

Job responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, evidence‑based nursing care to orthopaedic and spinal surgery patients
• Manage and prioritise a clinical workload within an acute inpatient setting
• Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient care and discharge planning
• Take charge of the ward as required and support day‑to‑day ward operations
• Support and mentor student nurses and junior staff
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to governance and safety standards
• Contribute to audit, incident reporting and quality improvement activity

Ideal candidate

You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration who is passionate about delivering high quality patient care within an acute inpatient setting. You have experience or a genuine interest in orthopaedic and spinal surgery and enjoy working as part of a close‑knit multidisciplinary team. You bring strong clinical assessment skills, a calm and organised approach to care, and the confidence to recognise and respond to patient needs. With good communication skills and a positive attitude, you will be keen to develop your clinical expertise and grow your career within a supportive and specialist surgical environment.

Key requirements

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience working in an acute inpatient setting
• Experience in orthopaedic or spinal surgery nursing
• Strong clinical assessment and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills and ability to use electronic patient systems

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20 %)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• Range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education

Person Specification – Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Person Specification – Experience

• Experience working in an acute inpatient setting
• Experience delivering direct patient care within a ward environment
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience managing a clinical workload and prioritising care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

EEO Statement / Safeguarding

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from under‑represented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre‑employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, please contact a member of our recruitment team.