Staff Nurse - Surgical Ward, 37.5h, Maternity Cover

St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust invites applications for a Staff Nurse on Ward 10b. This maternity cover role runs 37.5 hours per week on a busy surgical ward with a dedicated surgical assessment unit.

You will deliver patient-centred, evidence-based nursing care across admission to discharge, in a supportive environment that offers training and development opportunities to advance your clinical career.

Qualifications

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma) is essential.
• Current NMC Registration is essential.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is required.
• Experience of working in a clinical environment is desirable.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering patient-centred, clinically effective care from admission to discharge.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to general surgical, urology and colorectal patients.
• Support training and development programmes to advance career progression.
• Contribute to a compassionate, flexible and cohesive team environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Prioritisation & workload management

De-escalation of complex situations

Confidentiality

Electronic patient record (EPR)

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)

Current NMC Registration

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust invites applications for a Staff Nurse on Ward 10b. This maternity cover role runs 37.5 hours per week on a busy surgical ward with a dedicated surgical assessment unit.

You will deliver patient-centred, evidence-based nursing care across admission to discharge, in a supportive environment that offers training and development opportunities to advance your clinical career.