Band 5 Staff Nurse - Cardiac Care Unit
What we look for:
1. A motivated newly qualified or experienced band 5 nurse who is interested in Cardiac Medicine.
2. A desire to further improve your cardiac knowledge.
Who we are:
The Cardiac Care Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital is an 18 bedded busy and dynamic acute unit within the cardiology department. We offer high quality care to patients with a range of cardiology and acute conditions in a supportive, friendly and caring environment.
The Cardiac Care Unit has recently achieved Ward accreditation and has also been awarded the title of 'University Department of Cardiology', a reflection of excellent clinical care, teaching and research across the entire department.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced based nursing care to a diverse group of patients.
Is expected to deliver care without direct supervision. Is accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care.
Is expected to teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce.
Is accountable for care or any omissions of care that he/she delegates to others.
Is expected to act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12)
Experience
Essential
1. Experience as student/Registered Nurse
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
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