Staff Nurse - Wards
Nursing 1550Vacancy: Staff Nurse – Wards
Job Reference: 1550
Location: KIMS Hospital Maidstone
Hours: Hours negotiable
Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2020
KIMS Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.
Interview Date(s): w/c 13th January 2020
Job Summary:
Dedicating your working life to caring for others takes commitment and selflessness. The best way we believe we can make you feel your worth, is by giving you time to care. It’s the reason you do the job you do, and we want you to focus on it. We get the basics right, so that our staff nurses can focus on the job they love.
The role will require shift rotation and final hours can be discussed at interview.
Role Responsibilities include:
- Promoting and initiating innovation and new ideas in methods of care delivery and effective use of resources, direct resource planning, ensuring maximum utilisation of skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrating good clinical practise at all times
- Working within a team, supervising and directing junior staff and deputising for Senior Staff as required.
- Maintaining accurate records of patient care.
- Working to develop a strong, effective team by developing the vision and strategy of “health care at its best”
Person Specification:
- Be a strong and empathetic Registered Nurse (RN).
- Have demonstrable experience working as a Staff Nurse (RN) on a surgical ward.
- Be absolutely patient focussed, with a desire and proven ability to deliver healthcare at its best.
- Have knowledge of clinical governance and its application along with evidence of continuous professional development.
- Be an expert in building relationships with the ability to easily engage with consultants, colleagues and patients.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Pension Scheme
- Private Health Insurance
- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Life Assurance
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- Free Eye Test
If you do not receive a reply within 1 working week from the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Previous applicants need not apply.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Louise would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538153 or email louise.evans@kims.org.uk
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 employer.
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Posted 10th January 2020
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