Our High Dependency Unit (HDU) has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse.
The registered nurses in our HDU team are experts within the specialism of critical care. We are looking for a colleague with strong communication skills, and the ability to foster excellent relationships between clinicians, allied health care professionals, patients and relatives.
Join us at our Recruitment Open Day on Sunday 29 September 2024 (10am to 12.30pm).
**Please note we are unable to support applicants who require OSCE, as the Trust has a separate and limited application process.**
Main duties of the job
1. Organises the daily operation of the critical care unit to meet the needs of the service. Coordinates care delivery with the ability to change the care pathway management as required within the critical care unit clinical management plans.
2. Responsible for the care and treatment of all patient care delivery within the critical care unit when in charge of the shift through the development and delivery of patient care pathways and when the patients' level of critical care dependency changes. Performs clinical care using the NMC code of professional conduct, Trust & unit guidelines or clinical management plans agreed with the primary clinician.
3. Ensures that communication is effective, enabling that communicative issues in the sending and receiving of such information is conveyed and received in such a manner as to foster excellent relationships between clinicians, allied health care professionals, patients and relatives. The post-holder must be able to effectively use verbal and non-verbal communication skills successfully to convey the information.
4. Maintain own specialist knowledge and clinical skills within the field of critical care nursing participating in direct patient care and uphold evidence of PREP as required by the NMC. The post-holder must be able to demonstrate dextrous skills during clinical practice and the capability to manage periods of intense physical effort during the shift.
5. The post-holder will be able to underpin applied theoretical knowledge to practice utilising analytical and judgemental skills in a variety of situations to determine direct patient care. The ability to concentrate on tasks for unpredictable periods of time is essential for this post.
6. Participates in quality initiatives and audits as necessary with supervision of senior critical care staff.
7. Accountable for the safe use of medical devices for all personnel within the critical care department during the shift.
8. Responsible for the clinical supervision of all staff working within the critical care unit for the duration of the duty. This responsibility will include education and training, CPD, discipline, and sickness.
9. Participates in the resource management of appropriate management information systems covering patient data and manpower activities.
10. Maintains patient records to ensure information is accurate and up to date for future reference and complies with the Data Protection Act, prepares care plan to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
11. Participates in audits and research to fulfil the requirements of the organisation and the critical care unit.
12. Provides effective support mechanisms to staff, relatives and patients during distressing and stressful circumstances.
13. Responsible for COSHH within the critical care unit and is expected to be frequently exposed to unpleasant working conditions but responsible for promoting a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors to the critical care unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
* Registered Nurse with NMC Nursing Degree/Diploma
Experience
Essential
* Registered Nurse
Skills and Competencies
Essential
* Able to work on own initiative and under pressure. Able to work within a multidisciplinary team. Teaching skills: committed to teaching. High level of communication skills. Written, oral and electronic. Advanced life support skills.
Knowledge (including specialist or technical knowledge required)
Essential
* Up to date knowledge of critical care issues. An understanding of the importance of family centered care. Maintaining professional development. Ability to operate medical equipment. Basic computer skills.
Trust Values
Essential
* To exemplify the Trust Values: Friendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome. Excellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients. Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs. Professional - apply high professional standards to your role. Respect - for patients and each other.
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Displays leadership skills. Innovative. Motivated. Assertive. Confident. Supportive. Flexible to meet the needs of the service. Able to carry out full range of work-related activities.
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
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