Inpatient Rehabilitation Nurse

Sirona Care & Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for its rehabilitation unit. In this role, you will work with a diverse patient group, focusing on improving quality of life and promoting independence. Responsibilities include administering medication, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have a passion for inpatient rehabilitation and be ready for professional growth. Benefits include NHS terms, annual leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

NHS benefits

27+ days' annual leave

Participation in NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a genuine interest in inpatient rehabilitation.
• Ability to conduct assessments and develop care programmes.
• Experience in monitoring safe and effective nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of nursing care through effective communication.
• Undertake holistic assessments and evaluate care programmes.
• Administer medication and assist patients with daily needs.

Skills

Compassionate nursing

Clinical observations

Medication administration

Patient care planning

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Our rehabilitation unit is based at South Bristol Community Hospital. Unit 200 is a 30-bedded adult rehabilitation unit supporting the Pathway 2 acute discharge model.

If you are a Registered Nurse who enjoys working with patients to improve quality of life and promote independence, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team. You will be part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to deliver individualised nursing and rehabilitation care with the shared goal of achieving the best outcomes for our patients.

Our patients present with a wide range of conditions, including stroke, orthopaedic, frail elderly, post-surgical cases, and long-term neurological conditions. We work closely with them to help achieve the highest level of personal independence prior to discharge.

Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, this is your chance to develop your skills in a highly supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide, monitor, and maintain a high standard of safe and effective nursing care through professional actions and clear verbal and written communication.
• With support from senior staff, undertake initial holistic assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate care programmes for patients who are acutely or chronically unwell, often with complex needs associated with frailty.
• Carry out a range of routine and non-routine tasks, including:
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical observations
  • Planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans
  • Assisting patients with daily care needs
  • Health promotion activities
  • Venepuncture
  • Planning and coordinating patient discharges

Work Pattern

• Day shift: 07:15 - 19:15
• Night shift: 19:45 - 07:45

Are you a motivated and compassionate nurse with a genuine interest in inpatient rehabilitation? We're looking for nurses who are committed to providing patients with the best possible experience and treatment and who are ready to take on the challenge of helping us further develop our rehabilitation services.

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!

We are Sirona care & health – England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.