Perioperative Nursing Associate: Admissions & Discharge Care

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate for a brand new Planned Surgical Unit in the region. The post supports admission and discharge of patients, works under the supervision of the nurse in charge, and focuses on high quality, patient-centred peri-operative care.

The role requires initiative, enthusiasm, and a commitment to health promotion and independence for patients along the entire peri-operative journey.

Qualifications

• Must be a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate or equivalent.
• Ability to admit and discharge patients per surgical care plan under supervision.
• Deliver high quality, patient-centred care across the peri-operative journey.
• Able to work with the Nurse in Charge and Clinical Support staff to maintain patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Admit and discharge patients per the care plan and organisational standards.
• Provide and monitor care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse.
• Coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge of patients across theatres.
• Develop knowledge and skills throughout the Nursing Associate role.

Skills

Team player

Initiative

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Peri-operative awareness

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate for a brand new Planned Surgical Unit in the region. The post supports admission and discharge of patients, works under the supervision of the nurse in charge, and focuses on high quality, patient-centred peri-operative care.

The role requires initiative, enthusiasm, and a commitment to health promotion and independence for patients along the entire peri-operative journey.