Band 5 RGN - Surgical - Northern Ireland

I am looking for a Band 5 Surgical Nurse for a line of work in Northern Ireland - Both days and nights. 37.5 hours per week.

The post holder will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care across the pre-operative, post-operative, and recovery phases.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised patient care
• Deliver pre- and post-operative nursing care
• Monitor vital signs and recognise signs of deterioration
• Manage wounds, drains, catheters, and surgical sites
• Administer medications safely, including IV therapy
• Support pain management and recovery pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

• Escalate concerns using NEWS2 / early warning systems
• Prevent infection through adherence to IPC protocols
• Safely manage deteriorating or complex surgical patients
• Participate in risk assessments and safeguarding

• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, AHPs, and ward teams
• Provide clear handovers and documentation
• Support patients and families with information and reassurance

• Maintain NMC registration and revalidation
• Participate in training and competency development
• Supervise HCAs and students
• Contribute to audits and quality improvement

• Surgical nursing care
• Post-operative monitoring
• Wound care & drains management
• IV medication administration
• Deteriorating patient recognition
• Infection prevention
• Communication & teamwork

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) – NMC
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Surgical ward experience
• IV therapy competency
• Basic/Immediate Life Support

• Calm under pressure
• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Organised and adaptable
• Strong clinical judgement

• General surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Urology
• Colorectal
• ENT
• Gynaecology