Job Title:
Nurse Pre-Assessment
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Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for a skilled nurse to provide and coordinate exceptional patient care in our Pre-Operative testing and assessment clinic. As a key member of our nursing team, you will work closely with patients, medical staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments including medical history review, physical examinations, and necessary investigations.
* Identify and manage pre-existing medical conditions that may impact surgical outcomes.
* Coordinate and facilitate necessary pre-operative tests such as blood work, ECGs, MRSA screening, and imaging.
* Recognise and escalate any potential risks to the appropriate consultant or consultant anaesthetist.
* Optimise patients for surgery by ensuring they are fit and adequately prepared.
* Provide patient education regarding their upcoming procedure, anaesthesia, fasting guidelines, and medication adjustments.
* Address patient concerns, answer questions, and provide reassurance.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A degree in Nursing and registration with the relevant professional body.
* Experience in phlebotomy.
* Desirable experience in ECG recording.
* Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to identify and manage risk factors.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
* Proficiency in using computers and patient management systems.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary package, fully paid maternity and paternity leave, a pension plan, death in service benefit, critical illness cover, performance recognition, enhanced annual leave, flexible working opportunities, and opportunities for continued learning and advancement.