Registered Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse.

The community inpatient ward in Whitby  has 16  beds and takes rehabilitation, end of life patients, palliative patients , and those who require step up or step down  nursing care.

The staff Nurse role includes working a 24 hours shift system 365 days of the year.

The role provides  and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.

Utilising physical assessment skills and clinical nursing skills to complete patient assessments including falls, nutrition, pressure ulcers and the deteriorating patient. Supporting with admissions and discharges alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• To maintain, as part of continual professional development, up to date clinical knowledge/skills in this clinical field, using information to effect change in practice and ensuring the effective dissemination of new Personal and People Development knowledge
• Demonstrate a range of clinical interventions, procedures and practices which are evidence based and relevant to the clinical area.
• To contribute to assessment and management plan for patients with high risk clinical needs to ensure safety of patients & carers.
• Coordinate and act as nurse in charge of the ward

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see attached Job Description and Person Specification