Dublin, Dublin
Practice Nurse Recruitment€40000 - 50000 per year
Candidates must be NMBI registered Have at least two years of recent relevant post-registration nursing experience in an...
Saudia Arabia
Medacs Healthcare£33600 - 40800 per year
We are seeking dedicated Surgical staff nurses for the following areas: • Surgical Female Ward • Surgical Ward – Trauma Center...
Saudi Arabia
Medacs Healthcare£33600 - 40800 per year
We are seeking dedicated Medical staff nurses for the following areas: • Medical Acute Respiratory Unit • General Medical Ward • Medical...
St Peter Port, Guernsey
CPL Healthcare€36899 per year
Cpl Healthcare are Guernsey Health Services are currently seeking · Band 5 Staff Nurse Surgical Ward ...
Cork, Cork
CPL Healthcare€47250 - 52000 per year
Pinned Registered Nurses Required - Laya Healthcare Cpl Healthcare in partnership with Laya Healthcare have Two Nursing vacancies...
Coventry, West Midlands
Cygnet£21.23 per hour
We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll...
London, Greater London
Athona£40000 - 55000 per year
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Nurse looking for your next career move? We're recruiting for multiple roles...
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Havant, Hampshire
Spire Healthcare£22 - 23 per hour
Scrub- Nurse/ODP | Theatre | Competitive rates | Flexible working | Portsmouth, Havant Spire Portsmouth Hospital is recruiting...
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Athona£40000 - 50000 per hour
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Nurse looking for your next career move? We're recruiting for multiple roles...
Southampton, Hampshire
Spire Healthcare£35000 - 36000 per year
Cardiothoracic Staff Nurse | Cardiothoracic Staff Nurse | Band 5/6 depending on experience | Southampton | Mix Shifts with...
Southampton, Hampshire
Spire Healthcare£29500 - 31000 per year
Staff Nurse | Surgery- Orthopaedic | Band 5- equivalent salary | Southampton | Full time- shift based | Access...
Banstead, Surrey
Howard Finley Care Ltd£50000 - 55000 per year
Home Clinical Nurse Trainer NMC Pin Required RGN/RMN/RNLD Management Experience Banstead Area £50k plus Per...
Dublin, Dublin
CPL Healthcare€45000 - 65000 per year
Registered NMBI pinned nurses - Cpl Healthcare has a myriad of opportunities open to you across Dublin city hospitals,...
Southampton, Hampshire
Spire Healthcare£35000 - 36000 per year
Chemotherapy Nurse | Band 6 - dependent on experience | Full time - 37.5 hours | Monday to Friday...
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Ward Nurse jobs: frequently asked questions
(Updated Dec 2024)
Welcome to our Ward Nurse jobs page, featuring all the latest roles throughout the UK, as well as frequently asked questions below.
What is a Ward Nurse?
Ward Nurse is essentially the same as a General Nurse, Staff Nurse or RGN – except for the fact that a Ward Nurse always operates within a hospital ward, supporting patients with all kinds of ailments.
Ward Nurses can work in both NHS hospitals and private hospitals.
What does a Ward Nurse do?
The responsibilities of a Ward Nurse vary, but may include:
• Recording the condition of patients
• Administering medication and injections
• Helping doctors with assessments and treatment plans
• Managing discharges from hospital wards, or transfers to other wards
• Communicating with patients and their families about their ongoing health
• Supporting students and junior nurses
Ward Nurses typically work shifts that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
What qualifications do you need to become a Ward Nurse?
To become a Ward Nurse you need to be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC). And this requires a nursing degree.
These courses last three years and involve a mix of academic study and placements. You can study at universities and colleges throughout the UK.
Beyond your degree and the practical experience you’ll gain during your studies, no extra experience is required to land your first ward nursing job.
How much do Ward Nurses earn?
Ward Nurses earn approximately £29,969 a year once qualified – a Band 5 salary – which rises incrementally every year until you reach the top of your banding.
From there, more experience and qualifications can lead you towards a Band 6 or 7 salary, with salaries moving towards and beyond £40,000 a year. For all the info on potential salaries, check out our handy pay calculator.
You also have the option to work as a bank or agency Ward Nurse, either alongside your regular job or in a full-time capacity. This often offers a better hourly rate of pay – especially if you have lots of experience – but you won’t get the same NHS benefits package.
Privately, Ward Nurses tend to earn a similar salary, although anecdotally it’s said to be a little higher.
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