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Registered Nurse - Surgical Wards and HDU
Job in
Newsham, Preston, Lancashire, SN15, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, RN Nurse, Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A Registered Nurse post spanning the surgical wards and High Dependency Unit at KIMS Hospital. The work follows surgical patients from enhanced monitoring and stabilisation through postoperative care to recovery and discharge. The post runs 37.5 hours a week on either a 07:00 to 20:30 or 20:00 to 07:30 shift, alongside consultants, anaesthetists and physiotherapists. Fit depends on NMC registration and HDU clinical competence, such as CC3N Step 2 or an Intensive Care Course.
Whatthe job involves
- Undertake comprehensive assessments and individualised care plans, evaluating outcomes in evidence-based practice
- Monitor HDU patients needing enhanced support, including NIV, arterial lines, central venous access and vasopressor or titrated infusions
- Provide postoperative care: pain management, wound and drain care, IV therapy, VTE prevention, mobilisation and discharge preparation
- Interpret monitoring data, identify clinical deterioration and elevate promptly through established pathways
- Communicate with the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives, keep accurate records, and contribute to safety, quality improvement and professional development
- Nursing degree or equivalent
- CC3N Step 2 or above competencies, or an Intensive Care Course
- Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant post-registration experience in an acute clinical setting, including recognising deterioration and managing changing priorities
- Demonstrable HDU clinical competence in non-invasive ventilation, arterial line management and central line care
- DBS check for previous criminal convictions
- Experience in HDU, ICU, recovery or acute surgical nursing, including caring for patients needing enhanced monitoring
- Cannulation and venepuncture skills
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Postgraduate study in critical care, acute care or surgical nursing
- 33 days' annual leave plus additional time off for your birthday
- Pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance
- Up to 40% off selected KIMS services
- Free secure staff parking at the hospital
- Employee Assistance Platform for wellbeing support
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