Staff Nurse Ward 27

Job overview

If you're a qualified Nurse looking for a change, or a student looking for your first job, we're are now recruiting.

It is an exciting environment and we work closely and collaboratively with wide ranging Multi-Disciplinary Teams. This will give you learning opportunities and experiences to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence.

To be successful you must demonstrate caring and compassionate values, behaviours and beliefs, be hard working and have an interest in the speciality as well as a passion to want to develop your skills and knowledge. You must be committed to delivering high standards of care . We believe in providing high standards of patient care in everything we do and to help the unit improve and progress , so we’re looking for the best nurses to join us.

We are committed to develop and nurture staff enabling them to be the best and provide them job satisfaction. The team  are welcoming, friendly and demonstrate excellent team work.

Main duties of the job

An experienced health care professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who is able to carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including area(s) of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team e.g. infection control, by working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.  The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met

Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation

Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards

Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation