Staff Nurse - Pre Admission

Ramsay Health Care; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Pre-Assessment Nurse in a vibrant hospital environment. This role focuses on ensuring patients are fully prepared for their elective surgeries, both physically and mentally. You'll work within a supportive team, dedicated to maintaining high clinical standards and providing exceptional patient care. Enjoy a range of benefits including a contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development. Be part of a culture that values its staff and promotes a proactive approach to healthcare.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Attractive enhancement rates

25 days' annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday

Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee Ramsay Discount Programme

Wellbeing centre

24/7 employee assistance line

Access to Ramsay Academy for development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration.
• Experience in pre-operative assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative assessments for elective surgery patients.
• Ensure patients are prepared both physically and psychologically.

Skills

NMC Registration

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to act on own initiative

Job description

Job Description

Pre-Assessment Nurse

37.5 hours Sawbridgeworth

We have fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic Pre-Assessment Nurses to work within our Pre-Assessment department at Rivers Hospital.

Rivers Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Located on the Herts & Essex border, easily accessible from London and the Home Counties. The hospital opened in 1992, equipped with the latest medical facilities for diagnosis and treatment, maintaining very high clinical standards. We are passionate about quality care throughout the hospital.

The Role

The successful Nurse will undertake pre-operative assessment of patients awaiting elective surgery across all specialties. The key focus is to ensure patients are physically and psychologically prepared for planned procedures, with appropriate information provision and identification of potential discharge concerns.

What you'll bring with you

• NMC Registration
• Specialised post-surgery experience preferred but not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to act on own initiative without supervision

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Attractive enhancement rates between 30% - 100% for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, available to both permanent and bank staff
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
• Access to our employee Ramsay Discount Programme
• Wellbeing centre and 24/7 employee assistance line
• Access to the Ramsay Academy for development opportunities and career pathways

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About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. Operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff, treating 8 million patients annually. Recognised within the healthcare industry and a leading provider of independent hospital services in England, with a strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We value a positive, proactive attitude and a desire to make a difference. "Our employees are Ramsay." Our staff's skills and commitment are the foundation of our success.

We support training and development to ensure high standards of clinical care, patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality. We are a progressive, caring facility aligned with the Ramsay vision "People caring for People." Our people are our greatest asset, and we are growing. Join us to be part of "The Ramsay Way" culture, which recognises staff and doctors as our most important assets.

We promote the 'Speak Up for Safety' programme, placing patients at the heart of everything we do. Join us and enjoy more 'Time to Care'.

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We care.

It's more than what we do; it's who we are. Everything we do aims to deliver the best care. This commitment remains true today, as it was in 1964 when we first welcomed patients.

"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises our people as our most valuable asset, key to our ongoing success.

We proudly support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists, having achieved the Silver Award under the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community, including staff and patients.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background checks and DBS clearance.