We are a specialist 5 bedded Critical Care Unit. We care for a variety of different patients following reconstructive plastic surgery, reconstructive head & neck cancer surgery, maxillofacial trauma, and major burns requiring HDU / ITU level of care.
Rotation on to night duties is a requirement of the role.
Main duties of the job
You must have significant experience in Critical Care and have already gained the ITU Course. In return for your intensive care expertise, we will support you in learning the specialities within our unit through education and experience.
As a unit, we are a well-resourced speciality and offer excellent career development opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. We encourage and support our nurses to actively contribute to our continuing development and participate in regular Simulation training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Staff Nurse Skills (alongside usual ITU bedside care):
1. Supporting junior staff
2. Leading the team on a shift by shift basis
3. Reviewing staffing
4. Taking referrals
5. Bed management within unit
6. Attending hospital bed meetings
7. Attending MDT meetings and meetings with family members
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
1. Registered Nurse
Experience
Essential
1. Significant ITU Experience
Desirable
1. Shift management experience
Qualification
Essential
1. Mentorship Course
2. ITU Course
Desirable
1. Management & Leadership Training
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
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