Our 32 bedded short stay ward, C3, is now looking for band 5 registered nurses to complement and enhance our existing team. The ward cares for a range of multi-specialty patients including general medicine, surgery, ENT, and orthopedic patients. Previous experience in any of these specialties would be a distinct advantage, but full support, training, and career development opportunities will be provided for all successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
1. Working alongside members of the MDT to provide individualized plans of care for patients.
2. Assessing, creating, and following holistically created care plans for patients.
3. Administering medications.
4. Chronic and post-operative wound care management.
5. Working alongside the existing ward team to create a safe, efficient flow of patients through the department.
Job responsibilities
1. As a registered nurse, the postholder is personally accountable for their practice and must adhere to the NMC standards expected of them.
2. Be an effective professional role model for staff.
3. Maintain own professional development through ongoing education and development together with all mandatory training.
4. Adhere to the Trust Policy on Scope of Professional Practice, developing own sphere of practice with guidance from the Unit Manager.
5. Adhere to sickness reporting policy.
6. Advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
7. Maintain clinical records in accordance with NMC Guidelines on Record Keeping and Trust policies.
8. Provide statements as necessary, within required time frames.
9. Act as an advocate for patients.
10. Ensure medicines are stored, supplied, and administered in accordance with Trust Medicines Code and NMC Guidelines for the Administration of Medicines and maintain own competence in this respect, reporting any learning needs to the Manager.
11. Perform required clinical procedures (including specialty-specific procedures) competently.
12. Respond to health emergencies and contribute to the resuscitation of patients as needed.
13. Inform the Manager of any circumstances in which safe care cannot, or has not been provided.
14. Competently use clinical equipment, undertaking relevant training as required.
15. Use IT Patient Information systems as necessary and in accordance with Trust policies, undertaking training as required.
16. Ensure appropriate and timely communication with patients and relatives/carers, advising, instructing and supporting them as needed and making use of support systems as appropriate (e.g., interpreters).
17. Ensure the environment is clean and welcoming taking steps to address any concerns and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Infection Control, Fire Prevention Management, Risk Management, and COSHH.
18. Participate in the appraisal process, taking the opportunity to identify and discuss own learning needs with the appraiser. Participate in clinical supervision.
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognized and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.
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