Senior Nurse

Role: Senior Registered Nurse - Ward/Outpatients Location: Essex Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to £38,000 (depending on experience) The Role: Ensure high standards of patients care are maintained in alignment with operational policies Promote and safeguard the well-being of patients, employees and visitors Support the smooth running of the ward, outpatient and diagnostics department Assist in the day to day running of the hospital To provide effective leadership and management in their absence To provide effective leadership and management in their absence Responsibilities Assess, implement and evaluate nursing care with an evidence based approach, providing a high standard of clinical and customer care to all patients Assist with the creation and review of patient centred standards of care Promote an environment receptive to change Attend and participate in department meetings Participate in the mentorship of HCA’s and new starters Support junior staff in their professional development journey Identify areas for personal and professional development Be able to initiate hospital emergency procedures Understand how your actions impact on the marketing of the hospital Resolve patient / customer concerns where possible and escalate issues if not resolved Taking of blood samples as required Post-operative dressings as required Support minor procedures i.e. ENT, Dermatology and Podiatry Maintaining the consulting rooms and ensuring these are organised and welcoming to Consultants, patients and visitors Complete an orientation program for new staff Required Experience Registered Nurse with 3 years post qualification experience Currently working in a hospital – Essential Experience in a private hospital environment – Desirable Experience in mentoring colleagues and HCA’s For more information, please call 01604 969 007. Alternatively, please email your CV to recruitmentstonormedical.com