Staff Nurse - Launceston Inpatients
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
We have full time/part time hours for Staff Nurse(s) to join our welcoming nursing team on our 18-bedded ward at Launceston Community Hospital.
The Trained Nurse role requires the post holder to be committed to the ongoing development of the ward and multi disciplinary team working. We aim to deliver the highest standard of patient and rehabilitative care to our predominantly elderly patients. The ideal applicant will possess a good level of organisational, communication and clinical skills relevant to the post and be able to act as a positive role model. You will be undertaking a range of Early, Late and Night duties on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at Launceston Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support other hospitals in the locality as service needs require.
Main duties of the job
The assessment of care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of care in the ward setting
To be a team leader and provide all forms of nursing care without direct supervision.
To provide mentorship to pre and post registration students and Healthcare Assistants undertaking the National Vocational Awards.
Launceston Community Hospital offers a range of services focusing on assessment, rehabilitation and palliative care.
Facilities Include: • 18 inpatient beds • Minor Injury Unit • Out-patient department • Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Departments • X-ray Department • Community Nurse Base • Podiatry
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.