Staff Nurse - enhanced care for elective surgical patients

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust • Wolverhampton, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to recruit Band 5 staff nurses to work within our Critical Care Department to support an enhanced level of care (level 1) for higher risk elective surgical patients. If you are an interested, motivated and enthusiastic nurse then why not come and join our Team to support our surgical patient pathway, working with the Critical Care Education team to achieve level 1 National Competencies in Enhanced Patient Care. This will strengthen knowledge skill and professional development in caring for acutely ill patients and the early recognition and management of the deteriorating patient. This is a friendly and supportive workplace. The role involves providing high quality nursing care and participating in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs for post operative high risk surgical patients. These patients will require a higher acuity of monitoring, interventions and nursing than required in a standard ward environment. The nurse will deliver compassionate person-centered care, treating patients, service users, their families and their careers with consideration, dignity and respect. The position requires providing relevant forms of care with minimal supervision and participating in the supervision, teaching, and assessment of unregistered or junior staff and students. The successful candidate will play an active part in the continuing development of the department and contribute to the maintenance of an environment conducive to the delivery of high standards of patient care, by promoting good communication and relationships between staff, patients, relatives and visitors. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services. The Trust is committed to building a diverse workforce that can fulfill its values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve future healthcare problems. The organization values diversity of thinking and lived experience, aiming to be a learning organization and leader in delivering compassionate care. The Trust has been rated as “Good” by CQC and has received awards such as The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit individual needs and will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Able to work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Provide proof of any required qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc)

Nice To Haves

• Acute and/or surgical experience

Responsibilities

• Support an enhanced level of care (level 1) for higher risk elective surgical patients
• Work with the Critical Care Education team to achieve level 1 National Competencies in Enhanced Patient Care
• Strengthen knowledge, skill and professional development in caring for acutely ill patients and the early recognition and management of the deteriorating patient
• Provide high quality nursing care
• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs for post operative high risk surgical patients
• Deliver compassionate person-centered care, and treat patients, service users, their families and their careers with consideration, dignity and the respect you would want for yourself and your family
• Provide relevant forms of care with minimal supervision
• Participate in the supervision and teaching and assessment of unregistered or junior staff and students
• Play an active part in the continuing development of the department
• Contribute to the maintenance of an environment conducive to the delivery of high standards of patient care, by promoting good communication and relationships between staff, patients, relatives and visitors
• Practice within the NMC standards of practice and behavior for Nurses and Midwives
• Participate in the assessment of patient care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating programs of care in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures of the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
• Administer prescribed medication and treatment in a timely manner, in accordance with Trust policies and professional guidelines
• Take responsibility for groups of patients as required, with minimal supervision from senior staff
• Deliver evidence based care, and promote the use of evidence based practice, referring to nursing clinical practices accordingly
• Liaise effectively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely delivery of care and develop good working relationships
• Practice within an ethical framework based upon respect for the well-being and safety of patients and clients
• Maintain accurate and legible records of care and other documentation in accordance with Trust and professional standards
• Take personal responsibility for actions and omissions, and recognise personal accountability
• Report on treatment, care and any concerns, promptly and effectively to senior staff to maintain effective communication channels
• Communicate effectively with patients and relatives to promote patient/carer involvement, so that they can make informed choices and understand their treatment and planned care
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for staff, patients and visitors ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention, clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting
• Act as a positive health educator at all times and enable people to maintain the maximum level of independence, choice and control
• Work within defined boundaries of practice

Benefits

• Supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs
• Consideration of all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly
• Commitment to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level