Registered Nurse- ICU

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated individuals who can maintain high standards of evidence based, holistic, patient centred care, acting as a primary or associate nurse with or without direct supervision within our ICU and HDU. You will deliver direct patient care in liaison with the senior nurse on duty and in addition (and where Critical Care skills allow) are required to be the experienced nurse within the HDU to ensure the effective running of the area.

In addition where experience and skills have been demonstrated, provide mentorship, assessment and direction to unqualified and junior staff inexperienced in Critical Care. We expect staff to assist in promoting a positive working and learning environment to aid the personal and professional development of self and other staff. You will be joining an established and dynamic multi-disciplinary team where clinical and nursing teams works well together; depending on experience you will be offered preceptorship/supernumerary time.

You must have an awareness of current issues in nursing. You will have a range of skills that include effective written and verbal communication, be numerate, have the ability to organise your own work and deliver care in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.