Staff Nurse - Ward 28 - Scunthorpe

Registered Nurse working as part of a ward/department team, responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care

Venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, administration of medication

Pre and post-op care and observation of patients

Safe discharge of patients

Takes charge of the ward/department.

Be personally accountable for your practice and must adhere to the NMC standards

Maintain your own professional development through ongoing education and ensuring compliance with mandatory training.

We are currently seeking a motivated and committed Band 5 nurse to join our friendly and dedicated Surgical team at Scunthorpe General Hospital.

Ward 28 based at Scunthorpe General Hospital is a busy 18 bedded Elective surgical ward for pre and post operative patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures in general surgery, colorectal, urology. We also have 2 x 4 bedded high observation bays where patients who have had more complex surgeries/conditions are cared for.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident nurse with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills who will support the ward to maintain high standards of care.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain skills in working in acute care of the surgical patient. All applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in care of the surgical patient and previous experience within a surgical setting would be extremely desirable although not essential.

NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.