Rates of pay; £20.91 - £29.91 dependent on shift and area worked.
Interview Date: TBC
****ONLY OPEN TO UK RESIDENTS****
***YOU MUST HAVE A FULL UK NMC PIN***
***YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE UK***
We offer enhanced rates for working within our more critical areas (e.g. A&E, ICU)
We are recruiting for a Bank Registered Staff Nurse who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
About us
In return for your hard work and dedication, The Temporary Resourcing Service offers the following benefits:
* Free mandatory training
* Cost of DBS and uniform is covered by the Trust
* Priority shift booking over agency staff
* Support for revalidation
* Opportunities to work in specialist areas and develop key skills and experience
* Short-term, medium-term long-term "lines of work" available in a variety of areas (guaranteed shifts)
* Weekly payroll
* Online shift booking, allowing for shifts to be booked via smart phones and no need for paper timesheets
* Dedicated team to ensure you are supported
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements
Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities
Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriately
To be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication
Professional Responsibilities
Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence
Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives
Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed
Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives
Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation
Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors
Will adopt a patient oriented approach to work
Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner
Will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs / medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act
Will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies
Will be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses on the ward / department understand the procedure
Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk
Communication
Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues
Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of identified groups or categories of patients / clients
Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care
Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff and other members of the care team and management
Will give and receive day / night reports
Acting as team leader / member / coordinator as necessary
Report to the Doctor / Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patients condition, both verbally and in writing as necessary
Liaise with inter-hospital departments / personnel
Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation
Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences to benefit patient care
Education and Professional Development
Act as a role model giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified and qualified staff and students
Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward
Act as a mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the team
Act as a preceptor for newly qualified members of staff
Act as mentor / assessor to unqualified staff
Assist in producing written reports concerning the basic learner nurse in the clinical setting as required by the universities
Take every opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge and competence and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
* To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills and Knowledge
* Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
* Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
* Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
* Competent in basic life support
* Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
* Able to work as an effective team member
* Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Values Based Question
* Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
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.
Temporary Resourcing Operational Manager
£20.91 to £29.91 an hourper hour dependent on area and shift
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