Senior Staff Nurse – Day Surgery

Job summary

Senior Staff Nurse – Day Surgery | KIMS Hospital Maidstone

Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with agenda for change.

Are you an experienced staff nurse who is looking to progress your career?  Would you like the time to care with an average nurse to patient ratio of 1 to 5?

Due to the launch of new services and an increase in patient activity we have an exciting opportunity for motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Day Surgery Team as a Senior Staff Nurse.  You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, mentoring junior staff to deliver excellent care across the whole patient journey from admission to discharge.

Main duties of the job

Role Responsibilities include:

As a Senior Staff Nurse you will

• Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions, working within the NMC Code of Conduct
• Assess, plan and deliver care, based on individual patient needs
• Maintain accurate records of patient care
• Work within a team, supervising, mentoring and supporting junior staff and deputising for senior staff when necessary.
• Demonstrate high standards of integrity and honesty, maintaining patient confidentiality.

About us

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent. We understand our staff are our biggest asset, supporting them in building careers and encouraging them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care and the support to develop new skills.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Free Secure Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test
• Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available.
• Relocation packages and Sponsorship Visa’s available

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.