Registered Recovery Nurse – Band 5+ – In Edinburgh
Job Description
Registered Recovery Nurse (Band 5+)
MedicsPro is seeking experienced Recovery Nurses with recent NHS experience for flexible extra shifts or full-time agency work within the Edinburgh area. This opportunity covers Monday to Saturday day shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare instruments and set up surgical equipment to ensure a sterile and efficient environment.
- Assist in positioning, preparing, and draping patients according to surgical procedures.
- Support the surgical team by scrubbing in for surgery and anticipating the surgeon’s needs for equipment and instruments.
- Label and document medications and other items used in the operating room accurately.
- Monitor and record the patient’s respiratory and cardiovascular signs throughout the procedure.
- Communicate effectively with surgeons and the surgical team to ensure smooth and successful operations.
- Consider potential complications and develop a plan of action for any necessary lifesaving measures.
- Maintain strict hygiene standards, including washing hands and arms with surgical soap before and after procedures.
What We Offer
- Personal consultant: You’ll be paired with a dedicated consultant who will work closely with you to help you find the job that best matches your skills and needs.
- Complete flexibility: Work when and where it suits you best. Take control of your schedule and easily plan around birthdays, holidays, or personal commitments.
- Competitive pay: Enjoy negotiable pay rates that reflect your skills and experience.
- Valuable experience: Gain exposure to different hospital environments and broaden your expertise in your specialty.
- Hundreds of jobs: With positions available across the UK, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, you can choose the location that suits you.
- Allocated compliance officer: Benefit from the support of an experienced compliance officer, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
- Referral scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague and enjoy the rewards of our generous referral scheme.
