Surgical Ward RN - 12-Month Contract, Full Time

Spire Healthcare Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days' annual leave

Private healthcare & health insurance

Gym & wellbeing benefits

Pension scheme

Spire for You discounts

Bupa wellness screening

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Spire Dunedin Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Surgical Wards in Reading on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The role covers a varied surgical caseload with inpatient care and close collaboration with consultants and ward staff.

You will provide safe, high-quality nursing care, participate in planning and evaluating patient care, and maintain detailed records. A current NMC registration and acute-care experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working within an acute healthcare setting.
• Confident managing a varied patient caseload.
• Strong clinical knowledge supported by professional registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Organised, reliable and committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
• Positive and professional approach to work.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing clinical environment.
• Surgical ward experience is desirable but not essential.
• Nurses with a genuine interest in developing their surgical nursing experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues, including discussing sensitive information.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Promote best practice in health, safety and clinical governance.
• Contribute to service improvement and the ongoing development of the ward.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Organisation

Clinical knowledge

Job description

Spire Dunedin Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Surgical Wards in Reading on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The role covers a varied surgical caseload with inpatient care and close collaboration with consultants and ward staff.

You will provide safe, high-quality nursing care, participate in planning and evaluating patient care, and maintain detailed records. A current NMC registration and acute-care experience are essential.