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Registered Nurse - Surgical Wards and HDU

KIMS Hospital

MAIDSTONE, ME14 5FTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 November 2026

42 days left

Job description

Registered Nurse – Surgical Wards & High Dependency Unit (HDU) Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift...

Deliver exceptional patient care: Undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans and evaluate outcomes to ensure safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing practice.
Provide specialist HDU care: Monitor patients requiring enhanced clinical support, including NIV, arterial line monitoring, central venous access and vasopressor or titrated medication infusions.
Deliver high-quality surgical nursing: Provide postoperative care, including pain management, wound and drain care, intravenous therapy, prevention of venous thromboembolism, mobilisation and discharge preparation.
Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration: Interpret monitoring data, identify changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly using established clinical pathways.
Work collaboratively to achieve excellent outcomes: Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives, maintain accurate clinical records, and contribute to patient safety, quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

At KIMS Hospital, our people are our biggest asset. We want our colleagues to feel happy, valued and supported, both in and out of the workplace. We are committed to providing a benefits package that supports emotional, financial and physical wellbeing.

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
33 days' annual leave, plus additional time off for your birthday.
Free secure staff parking at the hospital.
Pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
Private health insurance.
Life assurance.
Up to 40% off selected KIMS services.
Employee Assistance Platform to support your wellbeing.

Joining KIMS means becoming part of a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare, where your contribution matters and your professional development is valued.

Ready to make a difference?

If you are a Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, deliver outstanding care and make a real difference to patients across our Surgical Wards and HDU, we would love to hear from you.

Apply online today to take the next step in your nursing career with KIMS Hospital.

For an informal discussion or if you have any questions about the role, please contact Diane, Email recruitment@kims.org.uk or Telephone: 01622 237634

KIMS Hospital is a Disability Confident empl

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse (Adult) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and a nursing degree or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Relevant post-registration experience in an acute clinical setting, with the ability to deliver evidence-based care, recognise deterioration and manage changing clinical priorities.
Demonstrable competence in HDU-related clinical skills, including non-invasive ventilation, arterial line management and central line care, with Step 2 or above CC3N competencies or an Intensive Care Course.

Desirable

Experience in HDU, ICU, recovery or acute surgical nursing, with experience of caring for patients requiring enhanced monitoring.
Additional relevant skills or qualifications, such as cannulation and venepuncture, Advanced Life Support (ALS), or postgraduate study in critical care, acute care or surgical nursing.