Staff Nurse - Ward 11
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
Are you passionate about ensuring that all patients have the opportunity to live fulfilled and respected lives as well as providing care with dignity that meets all peoples needs? Do you enjoy working closely with members of the Multi-disciplinary team in order to provide effective and safe care?.
It is essential that the successful candidate can be professional, diplomatic and caring as you will be challenged with the varied demands of the ward. You must have the ability to prioritise your working day under pressure, whilst ensuring the values and behaviours of the Trust are upheld.
We encourage and welcome applicants to carry out an informal visit to our unit and we are happy to answer any questions you may have
Main duties of the job
An experienced health care professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who is able to carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including area(s) of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team e.g. infection control, by working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of the team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.