Staff Nurse, Heron Ward (Trauma & Orthopaedics)

Job overview

Heron Ward RN

We welcome applications from  band 5 registered nurses who would like to join the Heron team as a part time (0.60 FTE) to work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care. In collaboration with the department’s integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.

The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding, where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of our patients. Whether this is supporting patients in their rehabilitation and recovery following an operation or a period of acute illness or providing holistic and compassionate care for patients at the end of life.

You may  be required to work on  the wards within the division and across other areas  in the hospital.

Our teams will give you care and support both personally and professionally in an environment where you are valued by the team, appreciated and accepted for being you.

Our teams support staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working opportunities and other staff benefits.

If you think you have what it takes to work in an organisation where we live our values, then please come, and join us.

For further information regarding the role or any queries please contact the ward manager Daniella Sines on [email protected]

Main duties of the job

To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care. In collaboration with the department’s integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.

To contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment, and to supervise junior registered and non-registered staff.

The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding, where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of our patients. Whether this is supporting patients in their rehabilitation and recovery following an operation or a period of acute illness or providing holistic and compassionate care for patients at the end of life.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working as a Registered Nurse within the orthopaedic setting.

Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients.  This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, incorporating:

• Delivering high quality direct patient care
• Following patient admission/transfer/discharge processes
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Medication administration
• Care planning, implementation and evaluation
• Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients, families and their carers
• Maintain best practice, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practice and research
• Accountable to nurse in charge of each shift and supporting junior colleagues
• Maintain skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and the Trusts policies and procedures
• Pre and post operative care for patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures

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