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Job overview
We are looking for registered nurses who are passionate, motivated and have a desire to to develop their knowledge and skills in gastroenterology.
Haygarth Ward is a 24 bed specialist gastroenterology ward caring for a variety of patients with many different conditions within the GI field such as: liver disease, pancreatitis and gastric ulcers and patients who are detoxing from alcohol. We work closely with the endoscopy unit which is located next to the ward and we will occasionally take direct admits from the unit to the ward.
You will be welcomed by a dynamic and hard-working team where development is a priority and are keen to help others succeed and enjoy their roles. We are lucky to have strong working relationships with the gastroenterology consultants who have lead training for nursing staff to develop their specialist knowledge and understanding of gastroenterology.
We are looking for equally enthusiastic and energetic individuals who are eager to learn, willing to work together as a team but are self-motivated and can work independently when needed.
This area is both rewarding and challenging whilst caring for some of the most complex patients in the trust.
If you want to work in a busy acute ward and you aspire to develop new skills and knowledge in gastroenterology, then we would love to hear from you. Applications from newly qualified staff are also welcome.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care Responsibilities
- Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.
- To co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with the RUH Discharge Policy.
- To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.
- To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
- To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthy lifestyle.
- To complete patient documentation to Trust standard.
- To maintain a safe ward/department environment.
- To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.
- To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication.
- To ensure patient confidentiality.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
You will have experience as a registered nurse in an acute hospital setting and be able to evidence your own professional development.