Staff Nurse - Rowan Ward

Job overview

Primrose Ward is a busy 28 bedded acute male general surgical ward, specialising in patients with urology and ENT including caring for patients with a tracheostomy & laryngectomy.  You will develop skills and a deeper knowledge of a wide variety of surgical conditions, which will cover both the pre-operative and post-operative phases of the patient journey.

We are looking to recruit a staff nurse who has experience in caring for surgical patients  from a variety of surgical specialities, including, general surgery, urology, orthopaedic, ENT, Max Fax and gynaecological will be an asset.  As part of the wider team, you will possess sound communication skills.  You will require motivation and compassion in all you do with a focus on effective and safe patient care.

Successful applicants will work within our team to provide a high quality and safe patient care environment for patients with a range of acute traumatic injuries. Experience in the area of orthopaedics is desirable.

Our surgical units are supported by practice nurse facilitators, alongside a robust preceptorship and competency framework.  Successful candidates will be mentored and supported in their position having the opportunity to further their academic career for the orthopaedic and mentoring courses.

Main duties of the job

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.