Our Staff Nurse role involves:
* As a Staff Nurse you will be working within a transdisciplinary team that includes a range of professionals.
* Contributing to pre-admission assessment of referred patients.
* Contributing to the comprehensive assessment of a patient on admission.
* Compiling a holistic plan of care in partnership with the individual.
* Compiling a positive risk management plan.
* Monitoring and reviewing individualised patient plans, within an evidence-based framework.
* Prioritising, organising, and deploying under direction, resources to meet the requirements of the ward for the duration of a shift.
* Committing to the promotion of basic living skills within a Rehabilitation Setting.
* Contributing to the delivery of evidence-based therapeutic interventions as agreed by the transdisciplinary team.
* Managing medication as per hospital policy.
* Adhering at all times to the NMC code of professional conduct.
* Ensuring that you are up to date with relevant hospital policies.
* Treating others with dignity, respect, honesty, integrity, and fairness.
* Taking charge of the unit as and when required.
* Communicating effectively with the team.
* To be fully conversant and comply with current legislation and professional standards.
* To be successful for the higher level nurse positions you would be expected to take on a higher level of responsibility in the above tasks; beyond monitoring, reviewing and contributing.
Managerial Responsibilities:
* Be responsible for the provision of regular supervision sessions and ensure that annual appraisals are completed for allocated nursing staff in accordance with Hospital policy.
* Assist in leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team.
* Plan, organise, and deploy staff according to competencies and workload in order to meet patient needs.
* Act as a mentor for junior staff.
* Support recruitment of unqualified staff.
* Ensure thorough inductions are completed for all new and bureau staff.
To be successful as a Staff Nurse, you’ll need:
* RMN/RNLD Qualification.
Skills/Knowledge:
* Completion of pre-registration/Preceptorship.
* Self-motivated.
* Positive role model.
* Drive to take responsibility for personal learning and development.
* Experience of working in a similar environment and role.
* A focus on patient-centred care.
* Demonstrable experience of being a team player.
* Ability to be self-motivated and flexible.
* For higher level nursing positions, strong leadership and management of people skills.
* Ability to problem solve and have a solution-focused approach.
Experience:
* Experience of working within an environment with patients presenting as challenging in management.
Need to be committed to:
* Personal learning and development.
* Evidence-based practice.
* Values-based practice.
* Patient-centred care.
* Being a team player.
* Self-motivated.
* Flexible.
In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
* Competitive salary.
* 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays with length of service.
* Extra Service Annual leave awards.
* Career development – progress across the Staff Nurse grading is via a distinct career path.
* A contributory pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Private medical insurance.
* Personal health insurance.
* An employee assistance programme.
* Free meals/refreshments when on duty.
* Free car parking.
* Private Dental Cover.
* Flexible Benefits Packages.
* £250 Contribution towards CPD.
* NMC Payment in full.
* £5000 Welcome Bonus.
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