Registered General Nurse
(Surgical/Orthopeadic)
Job Overview
- Ward Structure:
- Patients with similar types of illness or surgical issues are grouped together in the same ward (e.g., colorectal or urology patients)
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities:
- Clinical Care: Providing safe and effective care to patients.
- Management Techniques: Understanding establishment creation, patient acuity-based rota management, and financial aspects.
- Clinical Governance: Ensuring robust management of incidents, issues, and care audit.
- Collaboration: Working with the surgical multidisciplinary team (MDT) to meet patients’ health needs.
- Challenges and Rewards:
- Challenges: Balancing patient care, administrative tasks, and leadership responsibilities.
- Rewards: Contributing to patients’ well-being, collaborating with colleagues, and making a positive impact.
Requirements
- Qualifications and Registration:
- Registered Nurse: Candidates must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.
- Nursing Degree: A degree in nursing (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is essential.
- Clinical Experience:
- Surgical Ward Experience: Candidates should have practical experience working in surgical wards, ideally in elective surgery settings.
- Understanding of Surgical Procedures: Familiarity with common elective surgical procedures, post-operative care, wound management, and patient recovery.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Clinical Skills: Proficiency in wound care, medication administration, and patient assessment.
- Communication: Effective communication with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Problem-Solving: Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills in critical situations.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to protocols.
- Personal Attributes:
- Compassion and Empathy: A caring and empathetic approach toward patients.
- Resilience: Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a dynamic surgical environment.
- Professionalism: Maintaining confidentiality, ethical standards, and patient dignity.
