Staff Nurse - Medical 2 Ward

Job overview

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to elderly patients? Join our dedicated team on Medical 2, our care of the elderly ward at the Princess Royal University Hospital site of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you'll be part of a ward that takes pride in being dementia friendly while delivering comprehensive care to our elderly patients. You'll work within a supportive multidisciplinary team that champions person-centred care and dignity for all patients.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialised, compassionate care to elderly patients, with   particular emphasis on supporting those living with frailty and     dementia
• Champion our dementia-friendly initiatives and ensure best              practice  in person-centred care
• Work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team to create and maintain a therapeutic environment
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care needs, considering both physical and cognitive aspects
• Support families and carers, providing education and guidance throughout their loved one's hospital journey
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance our services
• Monitor patients' conditions closely and report changes to the multidisciplinary team
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, maintaining accurate documentation
• Participate actively in discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of care

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate personalised care plans for elderly            patients •    Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring                       proper documentation •    Monitor patients' conditions, recognise deterioration, and respond                appropriately •    Perform clinical procedures within your scope of practice •    Support our dementia-friendly approach through appropriate care                  strategies •    Ensure compliance with infection control policies and maintain a safe           environment

Patient Care and Communication:

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care that promotes                                independence, and well-being •    Engage patients in activities within our newly refurbished day room •    Support the implementation of our Happiness Programme initiatives •    Communicate effectively with patients, families, and carers •    Advocate for patients' needs and preferences within the                                        multidisciplinary team •    Participate in family meetings as required