Job summary
Seeking Pre-operative Assessment RN's to cover our pre-assessment clinics which operate Monday - Friday 07:30-20:00, 07:30-17:00 or 09:00-17:00.
- Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
- Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments in a clinic based setting
- Perform clinical observations such as, auscultation, blood pressure, 12 lead ECGs, blood tests, and other relevant investigations.
- Identify and escalate any concerns regarding a patients fitness for surgery.
- Provide clear pre-operative advice and information to patients and their families.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a seamless patient journey.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in line with KPH policies
Main duties of the job
- Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
- To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patients condition or situation.
- To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support, and advice, as necessary Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
- Ensure the safe ordering, administration, and custody of patients medication according to policies and procedures.
- Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
- Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations.
About us
Kinvara Private Hospital is a modern, boutique private hospital in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The hospital serves the population of South Yorkshire and beyond, and is easily accessed via train, M1 and M18. Free parking is provided.
Facilities at the hospital include 21 inpatient beds, disabled-friendly rooms, 2 laminar flow operating theatres and 3 consultation rooms.
We offer the most up to date surgical treatments combined with a warm welcome and a professional and caring service from our nursing team.
We specialise in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, and women's health, but also undertake general surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties Include
Support the ward manager in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance
with instructions and training received.
Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and
carers.
Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary
team.
Contribute to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan/ and or other reports and the effectiveness
of the established communication /reporting system over the full 24hrs.
Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
Undertake tasks and procedures, in which competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care
environment.
Provide support and assistance to the ward manager.
All team members are responsible for behaving in a manner that does not put themselves, patients, visitors
and other team members in danger or at risk in the clinical environment.
Conduct yourself professionally within the standard and framework provided by the Nursing Midwifery
Council (NMC) Codes of professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
To take charge of the clinical area as required, ensuring effective operational management of clinical area
on a daily basis.
Be an advocate for change, looking for ways to improve the value and effectiveness of care and services
delivered.
Encouraging evidenced based clinical practice.
Actively participate in customer satisfaction surveys and satisfaction action plans, leading by example to
junior members of the team.
Compliance with KINVARA Policies and Procedures relevant to this role, ensuring you are fully aware of
your responsibilities within these policies.
Ensure effective communication channels are maintained across all areas of the hospital.
To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.
To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and
procedures at all times.
To assist the patient to ensure they have the opportunity to meet their individual dietary requirements.
Ensuring all patients receive their chosen and correct meals.
To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure
all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.
To escort stable patients to and from all wards and departments within the hospital.
To keep up to date with all mandatory training and revalidation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties Include
Support the ward manager in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance
with instructions and training received.
Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and
carers.
Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary
team.
Contribute to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan/ and or other reports and the effectiveness
of the established communication /reporting system over the full 24hrs.
Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
Undertake tasks and procedures, in which competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care
environment.
Provide support and assistance to the ward manager.
All team members are responsible for behaving in a manner that does not put themselves, patients, visitors
and other team members in danger or at risk in the clinical environment.
Conduct yourself professionally within the standard and framework provided by the Nursing Midwifery
Council (NMC) Codes of professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
To take charge of the clinical area as required, ensuring effective operational management of clinical area
on a daily basis.
Be an advocate for change, looking for ways to improve the value and effectiveness of care and services
delivered.
Encouraging evidenced based clinical practice.
Actively participate in customer satisfaction surveys and satisfaction action plans, leading by example to
junior members of the team.
Compliance with KINVARA Policies and Procedures relevant to this role, ensuring you are fully aware of
your responsibilities within these policies.
Ensure effective communication channels are maintained across all areas of the hospital.
To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.
To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and
procedures at all times.
To assist the patient to ensure they have the opportunity to meet their individual dietary requirements.
Ensuring all patients receive their chosen and correct meals.
To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure
all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.
To escort stable patients to and from all wards and departments within the hospital.
To keep up to date with all mandatory training and revalidation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years working within pre-assessment or a surgical ward.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the private sector.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Hons Adult Nursing
- ILS
- Oral/IV Medication Administration
- Wound care management
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years working within pre-assessment or a surgical ward.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the private sector.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Hons Adult Nursing
- ILS
- Oral/IV Medication Administration
- Wound care management
Desirable
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
