Staff Nurse (Cardiac)

Job Description:

Staff Nurse (Cardiac)

Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TU

Full time- 37.5 hours per week (08:00am – 20:30hrs weekdays and weekend’s)

Paying up to £43,730 per annum dependent on experience

Role Overview:

As a Cardiac Staff Nurse, you’ll work as part of a close-knit team providing excellent patient focused care within the 33-bed medical ward which consists of both Neuro and Cardiac patients.

As a Cardiac Staff Nurse, you will be a caring and compassionate nurse, delivering a high standard of care to our patients. We value all our people and will provide you support and a great place to work. 

What you’ll do:

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care for patients.
• Work within a team, supervising and directing more junior staff and deputising for the Senior Staff Nurse as required.
• Act as a clinical role model for all members of staff, driving high standards of care at all times.
• Follow all hospital policies and procedures with due care and attention.
• Within a system of case management, co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patient care and report any variance appropriately.
• Ensure the correct storage and administration of medications in accordance with the hospital policies and NMC Standards for Medicine Management and ensure the safe handling of drug keys at all times.
• Practice multidisciplinary team care and contribute actively towards its successful management.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all Consultants, ensuring individual Consultant protocols are utilised.
• Ensure that supplies are adequate and equipment is in working order.

What you’ll bring:

• Registered General Nurse and NMC PIN required.
• Nursing experience in a Cardiac Unit, ICU, or a Medical Ward within an acute hospital.
• Experience of working with cardiac patients; cardiac ablation, aortic stenosis, CABG, and heart failure.
• Competent with ECG’s, IV Administration of Drugs, CPAP, AIRVO and PICC lines.
• Essential with Phlebotomy and Cannulation.
• Pleasant and cheerful manner, being supportive and approachable.

Why Bupa?

These benefits have been carefully crafted to really make a difference to our people’s lives, supporting a work-life balance whilst keeping focus on mental and physical well-being:

• Annual performance-based bonus
• Generous refer a friend scheme
• Payment of Professional Registration fees
• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan, life insurance and income protection
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Various family friendly benefits
• Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony

Diversity and Inclusion

Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format please email: [email protected]

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Locations:

Cromwell Hospital London

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