About this role
UMC Utrecht Recovery Nurse Recovery Nurse Info Function Recovery Nurse Location Utrecht Hours per week 32 hours per week Duration July 13, 2026 - October 31, 2026 Application number SRQ178033 DAS UMC Utrecht Closing date 20.07.202609:00 Responding to this assignment? You can do so on Striive. Role description and task arrangements The recovery nurse is responsible for providing immediate postoperative care to patients. The focus is on monitoring vital signs, identifying complications, and ensuring safe, high-quality care. In this role, you will work in a dynamic environment where quick thinking, clinical reasoning, and teamwork are essential. Work: - Monitoring vital signs after surgeries and treatments - Identifying and treating postoperative complications - Administering medication, including pain relievers - Operating and monitoring medical equipment - Acting independently in emergency situations, including CPR - Transferring patients to the nursing ward - Providing information and support to patients and parents/caregivers - Planning, delivering, and evaluating nursing care - Observing and analyzing patients' conditions and anticipating their needs - Collaborating with physicians, anesthesiologists, and other disciplines - Ensuring accurate reporting and handover - Working in accordance with protocols, guidelines, and quality standards - Identifying areas for improvement and contributing to quality improvement - Staying up to date on professional knowledge and participating in training programs Job Requirements: - Level 5 Nursing Diploma - Additional training to become a recovery, ICU, or anesthesia nurse - Preferably experience in a hospital setting Skills and competencies: - Stress-resistant and flexible - Being able to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations - Good communication skills - Empathetic and patient-centered - Accurate and responsible - Ability to work both independently and as part of ...