An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward 1 at Alnwick we require an enthusiastic, highly motivated registered nurse to join our team.
Ward 1 is a 23 bedded innovative and forward thinking Care of the Elderly Ward specialising in rehabilitation. There is a strong focus on multi-disciplinary team working to ensure safe and effective care is delivered to our patients.
The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a dynamic nursing team delivering all aspects of care to patients. Previous experience in a similar setting is desirable, but not essential. The post will be fully rotational day/night duty and cover seven days a week including bank holidays.
A wide range of clinical experience will be gained on this ward, with scope for staff development. You should be committed to working effectively as part of a multi-professional team and have excellent communication skills.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care working as a member of the multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the Ward Manager.
2. Provide nursing care to a caseload of patients and deliver verbal and written handovers to nursing colleagues and the multi-disciplinary team.
3. Organise and co-ordinate nursing services in the ward/dept in the absence of senior staff on a regular basis.
4. Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
5. Maintain high nursing care standards and high clinical standards.
6. Role model compassionate and inclusive leadership to shape a collective leadership culture within the trust.
All newly qualified staff, staff returning to practice after an extended break or staff working for the NHS for the first time, will be expected to undertake the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Preceptorship Programme. This is a level 6 Accredited Work Based Learning Programme delivered in association with Northumbria University and full participation is mandatory.
This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Apr 2025.
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