Staff Nurse - Helston Community Hospital
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Helston Hospital was nominated for the Nursing Times Award for Best Practice Placement for Students in 2021, so a registered Nurse with a keen interest in supporting learners is essential. 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 24-bedded Lismore Ward at Helston 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. This includes rehabilitative care, end of life care, and a weekly alcohol detox patient.
The ideal applicant will possess a good level of organisational and communication skills. Discharge planning experience and relevant clinical skills desirable, but training will be provided.
The shifts are day duties from 07:30 - 20:00, or 07:30-15:30 and 12:00-20:00. Night shifts are 19:30 - 08:00. These shifts are on a rotational basis to support 24-hour nursing care, 7 days per week.
Main duties of the job
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 undertaking the National Vocational Awards.
Person Specification
Education
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* ENB or equivalent teaching & assessing qualification.
* 1st Degree or Diploma (or working towards).
Experience
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Evidence of team working.
* ENB 941 or evidence of working in a community hospital.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata
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