Critical Care Staff Nurse

Job overview

There is an opportunity to join the Critical Care team in Eastbourne as a Band 5 Nurse. If you have some acute experience, substantial experience on an acute ward, and you would like a new challenge - then critical care could be for you.

There is a clear education programme and teaching for our new starters. You will given at least 6 weeks supernumerary and once this is completed you have a national workbook called the steps 1 to complete.

During this time you will learn to look after the most critically unwell patients in the hospital. You will be supported by your team leader and practice educator and will have regular support and coaching shifts.

We also have a clinical psychologist cross site who supports our patients, relatives and staff.

Critical Care at Eastbourne District General Hospital comprises of 5 level 3 beds and 3 level 2 beds.

Main duties of the job

To plan, provide and evaluate skilled evidence-based care for the critically ill patient under the supervision of Band 6 and Band 7 critical care nurses. To complete the Network Critical Care Foundation Programme and progress towards the adult Critical Care Course if appropriate

We work closely with our other unit at the Conquest Hospital and cross-site working, at times, is a requirement of the role.

Please see Job Description attached to the advert for full information about the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.