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Band 5 Staff Nurse - Orthopaedic & Spinal Ward


Company : The London Clinic


Location : West End, Nova Scotia


Created : 2026-01-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Band5 Staff Nurse Orthopaedic & Spinal Ward This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join a specialist Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery ward within a supportive and professional inpatient setting. The role offers the chance to deliver high quality, evidencebased care while developing clinical confidence, leadership skills and specialist knowledge within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Job Title: Staff Nurse Band5 | Department: Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery Ward | Salary: 40,49151,113 (depends on experience) | Type: Permanent | Hours: 37.5 (including long days, nights and weekend) Job responsibilities Deliver high quality, evidencebased nursing care to orthopaedic and spinal surgery patients Manage and prioritise a clinical workload within an acute inpatient setting Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient care and discharge planning Take charge of the ward as required and support daytoday ward operations Support and mentor student nurses and junior staff Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to governance and safety standards Contribute to audit, incident reporting and quality improvement activity Ideal candidate You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration who is passionate about delivering high quality patient care within an acute inpatient setting. You have experience or a genuine interest in orthopaedic and spinal surgery and enjoy working as part of a closeknit multidisciplinary team. You bring strong clinical assessment skills, a calm and organised approach to care, and the confidence to recognise and respond to patient needs. With good communication skills and a positive attitude, you will be keen to develop your clinical expertise and grow your career within a supportive and specialist surgical environment. Key requirements Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Experience working in an acute inpatient setting Experience in orthopaedic or spinal surgery nursing Strong clinical assessment and prioritisation skills Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team Good communication and interpersonal skills Basic IT skills and ability to use electronic patient systems Benefits Private Medical Insurance Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Life assurance Travel season ticket loan Family friendly benefits Range of retail discounts Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education Person Specification Qualifications Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Evidence of ongoing professional development Person Specification Experience Experience working in an acute inpatient setting Experience delivering direct patient care within a ward environment Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience managing a clinical workload and prioritising care Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order)1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. EEO Statement / Safeguarding The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply we would love to hear from you regardless of your background. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Preemployment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, please contact a member of our recruitment team. #J-18808-Ljbffr