# Registered Nurse - Wards

**Company**: The Ridgeway Hospital
**Location**: Swindon
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: Up to £35,000 per year
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in the Wards department at The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, assessing patient needs, and updating care plans accordingly. Key responsibilities include:

- Delivering direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols

- Assessing patient needs, prioritising care, and updating care plans

- Monitoring vital signs, recognising changes in condition, and escalating appropriately

- Administering medications safely and effectively in accordance with hospital policies and the NMC Code

- Maintaining accurate and timely nursing documentation

To be considered for this role, you should have:

- Valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult)

- Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting

- Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

- Proficiency in IT systems used for patient records, documentation, and care planning

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary of up to £35,000 per year, depending on experience, training, and qualifications, as well as a range of employee benefits, including:

- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

- Private Pension Scheme

- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals

- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

- Non-contributory life insurance

- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

- Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing

- Employee recognition programmes

- Industry-leading training and development opportunities

## Skills

### Required
- NMC registration
- clinical governance
- patient safety
- evidence-based practice
- communication skills
- interpersonal skills
- IT systems

### Nice to have
- previous experience in a relevant specialty

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