Boscawen Ward at Falmouth Hospital achieved a Gold Award in the Aspire Accreditation. The applicant must have a clear passion for nursing and the ability to act as a positive role model. In return, we will support you in your ongoing professional development.
We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, and clinically capable nurse to join our team on the 22-bedded Boscawen Ward at Falmouth Community Hospital. The Staff Nurse role requires the post holder to be committed to the ongoing development of the ward and multi-disciplinary team working.
We aim to deliver the highest standard of care to all our patients, including rehabilitative care and end of life care.
The ideal applicant will possess a good level of organisational and communication skills. Discharge planning experience and relevant clinical skills are desirable, but training will be provided.
The shifts are day duties from 07:30 – 20:00 and night shifts from 19:30 – 08:00. These shifts are on a rotational basis to support 24-hour nursing care, 7 days per week.
1. The assessment of care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of care in the ward setting.
2. To be a team leader and provide all forms of nursing care without direct supervision.
3. To provide mentorship to pre and post-registration students and Healthcare Assistants.
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation, and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work, and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays, lots of people choose to visit the area, increasing the number of people who use our services.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role, please see ‘supporting documents’.
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