Job Description
For all nurses, it is vital to consolidate own practice, completing relevant clinical and mandatory competences. Utilising the support from the MDT and relevant colleagues within your arena of practice.
Main duties of the job
To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guideline
To ensure high quality, evidence-based care is provided to patient in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas. Ensuring high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, planning, implementation, interventions are delivered from admission to discharge
Delegating care to unregistered carers and retaining responsibility for care
To be flexible and willing to be redeployed to an area within the sphere of their clinical expertise to provide clinical support and assist with facilitating safe staffing across the Trust when required
To ensure that all patients’ have a safe and effective discharge plan. To collaborate with the integrated discharge team for complex discharges. To undertake the Shift Co-ordinator (nurse in charge) role on a shift basis once competency achieved
To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patient physical, social and psychological needs are met
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Recognise the signs of “deterioration” and take action as required without delay
Manage clinical emergencies, ensuring that he/she is up to date with hospital life support
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including controlled drugs, blood transfusion and blood products
Essential care PU prevention and fall
Health promotion and prevention-smoking cessation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines To ensure high quality, evidence-based care is provided to patient in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas. Ensuring high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, planning, implementation, interventions are delivered from admission to discharge
Delegating care to unregistered carers and retaining responsibility for care
To be flexible and willing to be redeployed to an area within the sphere of their clinical expertise to provide clinical support and assist with facilitating safe staffing across the Trust when require
To ensure that all patients’ have a safe and effective discharge plan. To collaborate with the integrated discharge team for complex discharges
To undertake the Shift Co-ordinator (nurse in charge) role on a shift basis once competency is achieved
To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patient physical, social and psychological needs are met Liaise with a multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Recognise the signs of “deterioration” and take action as required without delay
Manage clinical emergencies, ensuring that he/she is up to date with hospital life support
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including controlled drugs, blood transfusion and blood products
For more details please see JD attached
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our busy Surgical Ward at Princess Alexandra Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses looking to develop their surgical nursing skills within a supportive NHS team.
You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing elective and emergency surgical procedures, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care.
What We Offer
Surgical Skills Trainings
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
NHS Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Supportive and inclusive working environment
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