Staff Nurse - Vascular Surgery Ward (Rotational)

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Ward C18B at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Blackburn. The role involves pre- and post-operative care on a surgical ward with a 1-6 day shift and 1-9 night shift nurse-to-patient ratio.

A future move to Preston Hospital is anticipated as vascular services centralise. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care, document interventions, and participate in comprehensive patient assessments while

Responsibilities

• Pre- and post-operative care for general surgical patients.
• Administration of medication, including controlled drugs, by various routes.
• Record physiological observations and wound care; manage complex patients and escalate when needed.
• Maintain pain management systems and documentation; ensure accurate nursing interventions and risk assessments.

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Ward C18B at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Blackburn. The role involves pre- and post-operative care on a surgical ward with a 1-6 day shift and 1-9 night shift nurse-to-patient ratio.

A future move to Preston Hospital is anticipated as vascular services centralise. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care, document interventions, and participate in comprehensive patient assessments while