Preoperative Assessment Nurse (Part-Time)

KIMS Hospital Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Free Staff Car Parking

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

33 Days annual leave plus birthday

Life Assurance

Annual Flu Vaccination

Free Eye Test

Job summary

KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Preoperative Assessment team. You will conduct holistic assessments for patients undergoing surgery, ensuring safety and high-quality care throughout the preoperative pathway.

The role targets an experienced registered nurse passionate about preoperative assessment, with responsibilities spanning ECG, phlebotomy, and collaboration with the clinical team to optimise patient care.

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse with current NMC PIN.
• Experience in pre-operative assessment clinics.

Responsibilities

• Always demonstrate good clinical practice and be accountable for own actions, acting within the NMC code of practice.
• Perform ECGs and phlebotomy along with monitoring blood pressures, weight and height to assess patients and ensure fitness for procedure prior to admission.
• Ensure robust and well-documented anaesthetic pre-assessment processes in Lifebox with possible involvement of consultant anaesthetist or RMO.
• Assist patients with completing medical history on Lifebox where necessary.
• Champion infection prevention and control in daily work.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMC PIN

Preoperative assessment experience

Job description

KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Preoperative Assessment team. You will conduct holistic assessments for patients undergoing surgery, ensuring safety and high-quality care throughout the preoperative pathway.

The role targets an experienced registered nurse passionate about preoperative assessment, with responsibilities spanning ECG, phlebotomy, and collaboration with the clinical team to optimise patient care.