Ward 22 is an acute, fast-paced environment comprising of 36 beds, with patients varying from tracheostomies, laryngectomies, and non-invasive ventilation requiring acute interventions/management.
We provide holistic care to the acutely unwell and all patients with chronic respiratory conditions. The ward treats a wide range of thoracic conditions including lung cancer, asthma, COPD, TB, type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, tracheostomies, and PE’s.
Support will be given at a clinical level by a senior nurse, and from a wider organisational structure including the preceptorship lead, clinical skills team, clinical practice development nurse, and learning and development. Staff can obtain the knowledge and skills required to rotate into the Non-invasive ventilation unit.
Respiratory nursing gives you acute dynamic skills which are transferable. The Trust is a great place to work with ongoing learning and is a top-rated organisation for the delivery of excellent patient care. There is a reputation of excellent teamwork in an extremely friendly working environment.
We are looking for candidates who are keen to develop professionally in this exciting domain of Respiratory medicine. The respiratory unit offers a supportive and learning environment which endeavours to constantly develop the service, in order that our patients can receive the highest quality and most up-to-date care. The Unit welcomes and will support both newly qualified and experienced Registered Nurses. You must possess a caring, compassionate, and positive manner and have excellent communication skills.
The successful candidate will be expected to rotate from day to night duty.
They act as a Primary/Named Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs-based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
They provide excellent professional, skilled, and effective person-centred, evidence-based nursing care.
They are actively involved in the health and well-being of staff and service users.
They are visible and accessible to patients, families, and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective, and caring services.
They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards, and quality outcomes.
They contribute to the education and development of the workforce and students.
They contribute to staff appraisals and support personal development plans.
They safely administer medication following Trust policies and practice guidelines.
They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity.
This advert closes on Monday 7 Apr 2025.
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