Registered Nurse - Brixham Hospital

Job overview

At Brixham Community Hospital we believe in creating a harmonious and vibrant atmosphere where both patients and staff thrive. Our 20 bedded hospital is designed with open spaces to promote relaxation, featuring a wellness garden for patients and staff, and breakout rooms for quiet moments of reflection. Our environment is relaxed, calm, and supportive, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and valued.

We are nurse-led that work closely with the medical team. As a Nurse with us, you will be an integral part of our compassionate and vibrant workforce that is committed to providing outstanding patient care.

From the moment you join us we will support you in your career path, actively support and encourage you to progress through acutely unwell, nurse prescribing, end of life, physical assessment courses and much more!

Care to join us? Whether you are due to qualify, newly qualified or an experienced individual looking for a permanent position, we welcome you to apply. We encourage you to reach out to us for an informal chat and a site visit.

Main duties of the job

• Using the information obtained from the assessment of the patient and from subsequent observations, identifies the patient's individual nursing care needs, and plan and implement care
• Develop knowledge about aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and be able to select, interpret and use the best available evidence and research in the care of patients
• To undertake intravenous drug administration, following successful completion of the Trust training and assessment, within six months of being in post
• Recognise patients changing condition and seek the appropriate support and advice from senior staff
• Collaborate with the team leader in the planning of a patient’s discharge from hospital
• Make appropriate referrals and collaborate with members of the inter-professional team in the care of patients and their carer’s
• Set goals and plan care appropriately for the resolution of each of the identified nursing needs, and help the patient achieve these goal

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality nursing care, prioritising patient well-being and comfort.
• Direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent. E.g. wound dressings, removal of drains, and insertion of urinary catheters,
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached job description and person specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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.