The Ward Nurse - Bank role at Kinvara is a dynamic and rewarding position designed for a professional who is committed to delivering the highest standards of care in a busy, yet supportive hospital environment. As a key member of our nursing team, you will be working within a hospital that caters to both private and NHS patients. This unique patient demographic provides a rich, multifaceted experience, allowing you to refine and broaden your clinical skills while collaborating with a talented multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, exceptional communication abilities, and a strong sense of responsibility toward patient care and teamwork.
Main duties of the job
Delivering High-Quality Patient Care:
A primary focus of this role is to ensure that all patients receive excellent standards of care throughout their stay. Specialist Clinical Skills:
As a Ward Nurse, you will be expected to demonstrate competence in a wide range of clinical skills. These include
venepuncture, administering intravenous (IV) medications, male and female catheterization, wound management, and drain care. Efficient Time Management and Patient Allocation:
The ability to care for 4-6 patients concurrently requires excellent organizational skills and flexibility. You will need to prioritize tasks, respond rapidly to changing patient conditions, and maintain meticulous documentation. Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Clear, compassionate communication is at the heart of nursing. Ensuring that information is conveyed accurately, promptly, and sensitively will help maintain trust and confidence in the care provided. Teamwork and Independence:
Although you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, the ability to work autonomously is also a valuable attribute. Assistance and guidance from experienced colleagues and senior nurses are always available. Positive Attitude and Flexibility:
By having a positive attitude and being adaptable, you help the ward maintain consistent nursing coverage and respond effectively to changes in patient acuity or unexpected staff shortages. About us
The Kinvara Hospital manages a variety of specialities including Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, General Surgery, and Plastics. Each of these disciplines presents its own set of patient needs, surgical interventions, and recovery trajectories, ensuring that no two days are the same. The 21-bed capacity of the Hospital ensures that nurses have the opportunity to engage in patient care on a personal level. As a Ward Nurse - Bank, you will typically be assigned to look after 4-6 patients at any given time, facilitating a manageable nurse-to-patient ratio. This allows for individualized, person-centered care and the ability to build rapport with patients and their families. Engaging patients in their care plans, promoting informed decision-making, and empowering them towards better health outcomes is a central part of the nursing role at Kinvara. Job responsibilities
Main purpose of job:
Under the general direction of the Senior Nurse in Charge and in collaboration with other nursing staff, the 1st Level Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates an appropriate programme of nursing care for patients. Coordinates with:
Other RGNs, Care, housekeeping and catering staff. Duties Include: Provides leadership and general supervision of all activities of nursing staff relating to the nursing care of patients. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care, based on a nursing model of care. Carries out nursing procedures and treatments, including the administration of medicines and controlled drugs according to Yorkshire Surgicentre Standards and Policy and following NMC guidelines. Assists in the orientation of new staff and in the induction and training of students and nursing auxiliary staff. Assists in the promotion and implementation of good management practices throughout the Hospital and readily assumes team leadership responsibilities, including monitoring of practice and performance appraisal. Agrees to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse with Surgical Ward background Venous Puncture Administer of medication oral/IV/PR/Topical Wound Care Management Drain Care MEWS2 Ability to perform ECG Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Delivering High-Quality Patient Care:
A primary focus of this role is to ensure that all patients receive excellent standards of care throughout their stay. Specialist Clinical Skills:
As a Ward Nurse, you will be expected to demonstrate competence in a wide range of clinical skills. These include
venepuncture, administering intravenous (IV) medications, male and female catheterization, wound management, and drain care. Efficient Time Management and Patient Allocation:
The ability to care for 4-6 patients concurrently requires excellent organizational skills and flexibility. You will need to prioritize tasks, respond rapidly to changing patient conditions, and maintain meticulous documentation. Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Clear, compassionate communication is at the heart of nursing. Ensuring that information is conveyed accurately, promptly, and sensitively will help maintain trust and confidence in the care provided. Teamwork and Independence:
Although you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, the ability to work autonomously is also a valuable attribute. Assistance and guidance from experienced colleagues and senior nurses are always available. Positive Attitude and Flexibility:
By having a positive attitude and being adaptable, you help the ward maintain consistent nursing coverage and respond effectively to changes in patient acuity or unexpected staff shortages. About us
The Kinvara Hospital manages a variety of specialities including Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, General Surgery, and Plastics. Each of these disciplines presents its own set of patient needs, surgical interventions, and recovery trajectories, ensuring that no two days are the same. The 21-bed capacity of the Hospital ensures that nurses have the opportunity to engage in patient care on a personal level. As a Ward Nurse - Bank, you will typically be assigned to look after 4-6 patients at any given time, facilitating a manageable nurse-to-patient ratio. This allows for individualized, person-centered care and the ability to build rapport with patients and their families. Engaging patients in their care plans, promoting informed decision-making, and empowering them towards better health outcomes is a central part of the nursing role at Kinvara. Job responsibilities
Main purpose of job:
Under the general direction of the Senior Nurse in Charge and in collaboration with other nursing staff, the 1st Level Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates an appropriate programme of nursing care for patients. Coordinates with:
Other RGNs, Care, housekeeping and catering staff. Duties Include: Provides leadership and general supervision of all activities of nursing staff relating to the nursing care of patients. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care, based on a nursing model of care. Carries out nursing procedures and treatments, including the administration of medicines and controlled drugs according to Yorkshire Surgicentre Standards and Policy and following NMC guidelines. Assists in the orientation of new staff and in the induction and training of students and nursing auxiliary staff. Assists in the promotion and implementation of good management practices throughout the Hospital and readily assumes team leadership responsibilities, including monitoring of practice and performance appraisal. Agrees to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse with Surgical Ward background Venous Puncture Administer of medication oral/IV/PR/Topical Wound Care Management Drain Care MEWS2 Ability to perform ECG Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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