We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our ward team at Tavistock Hospital.
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about working in the community hospital setting with a compassionate, patient-centred approach. We will support the successful candidate in their personal development and continued professional development.
We provide 24 hour care on rotational shifts within a friendly team committed to providing high quality patient care.
The successful candidate will work as part of the nursing team to provide high standards of care to ensure a positive experience to all patients.
Informal enquiries to: Helen Gregory (Interim Matron), Anna Homden (Ward Manager).
Main duties of the job
You will co-ordinate, and deliver effective quality nursing care by assessing the needs, planning, implementing & evaluating the care for a group of patients and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Job responsibilities
* Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge.
* Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.
* Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in ward / unit philosophy.
* Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patients family and/or significant others in health promotion issues.
* Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
* Assisting other clinical areas within the trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Registered Nurse Training completed
Desirable
* Completed Preceptorship
* Demonstrable experience of acute hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registration
* Diploma qualification/Degree in a healthcare related subject / or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
* Basic Computer skills
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
* Demonstrable communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels.
* Proven ability to prioritise workload
* Attention to detail with documentation
* Proven evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Desirable
* Proven ability/demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others
* Demonstrable experience / an interest in healthcare of the elderly and/ or rehabilitation
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Tavistock Medical Ward,
Tavistock Hospital, Spring Hill
Tavistock
PL19 8LD
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