RGN Band 5 – General Acute Wards
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What you'll do
- Delivering safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to acute ward patients
- Comprehensive patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation
- Safe administration of medications and treatments
- Escalating clinical concerns appropriately
- Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support patient care and flow
What they're looking for
- Current NMC registration
- Recent NHS acute ward experience
- Competency using the CERNER system
- Valid NHS Smartcard
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Full description from employer
Job Title: RGN – General Acute Wards
Specialty: Acute / Medical & Surgical Nursing
Band / Grade: Band 5
Location: Royal Surrey, Guildford GU2
Salary: £22.00 per hour to £32.00 per hour
Description:
We are currently seeking experienced Registered General Nurses (RGNs) to work across General Acute Wards at Royal Surrey, Guildford. This locum opportunity offers a variety of long day and night shifts, providing flexibility to suit your availability.
Typical shift patterns include:
Long days: 07:30–19:30
Night shifts: 19:15–07:45
This role is ideal for nurses who are confident delivering high-quality care in a busy acute hospital environment, managing patients with a range of medical and surgical conditions.
Duties include:
Delivering safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to acute ward patients
Comprehensive patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation
Safe administration of medications and treatments
Escalating clinical concerns appropriately
Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support patient care and flow
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible, you must have:
Current NMC registration
Recent NHS acute ward experience
Competency using the CERNER system
Valid NHS Smartcard
Why work with Athona?
Athona is one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies. With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering a professional, supportive, and nurse-focused recruitment service.
What We Offer:
• Competitive pay rates and flexible shift patterns
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through preferred supplier status
• Dedicated consultant support
• Industry-leading revalidation and appraisal support
• Generous referral scheme (£200 per recommendation)
Interested in applying?
Send your CV to: janeth.soluta@athona.com
Call: 01277 245901
Know someone else who might be interested?
Refer them to Athona and receive £200 for every successful recommendation.
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