Ward 7C is a 27 bedded Nephrology ward caring for patients mainly with chronic renal failure including Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis modalities. 8 of these beds are the Regional Acute Kidney Care Unit caring for patients acutely unwell in a high dependency setting. We have also opened up an assessment area called Renal Assessment Unit to see and treat patients via same day emergency care model to help reduce ED attendance with Renal issues that would not require admission normally. We are looking for an enthusiastic staff nurse with experience in an acute ward setting who is interested in renal disease to join our team.
You must be enthusiastic, a good communicator, possess good organisational skills as well as the ability to work well in a team. Haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis preferable but not essential as training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
1. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward sister/charge nurse.
2. Always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
Job responsibilities
1. Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.
2. Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care. Inform the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
3. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.
4. Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
5. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
6. Provide information and support to patients/carers, and ensure all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition.
7. Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
8. Develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
9. Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.
10. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.
11. Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.
12. Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order.
13. Manage allocated workload and provide supervision of less experienced staff.
14. Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources.
15. Report all incidents, accidents and complaints to the unit manager and complete Trust incident forms in accordance with risk management policies.
16. Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures.
17. Maintain own standards in relation to clinical governance.
18. Provide leadership in the monitoring of standards of care.
19. Act as shift coordinator in rotation with other nurses in the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
* Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
* Mentorship/teaching qualification
* Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
Experience
Essential
* Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies
* Experience within relevant clinical setting
* Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
* Evidence of working with students
Desirable
* Recent acute hospital experience [including as a student nurse]
Skills
Essential
* Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to support less experienced staff
* Ability to problem solve
* Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
* Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
Essential
* Supportive of colleagues
* Ability to work in changing environments
* Committed to high standards of patient care
* Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
* Maintain both personal and professional development
* Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance
* Demonstrates awareness of own limitations
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Liverpool Hospital
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE
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