Senior Staff Nurse (RMN)
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £38,256.35 to £38,568.35 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | YO1 |
| Company: | Sanctuary Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 213215-43033 |
Summary
Job Title: Senior Staff Nurse (RMN)
Location: York
Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,256.35 - £38,568.35 per annum
Job Summary
Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a Senior Staff Nurse to join our client's dedicated team in York. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care while prioritising patient safety. Additionally, they will oversee the day-to-day supervision of the nursing team.
Our Client's Mission:
• Our aim is to facilitate patients' recovery and well-being by providing exceptional care. We collaborate with leading experts to deliver the best treatment outcomes for every individual in our care.
Our Client's Purpose:
• We are committed to providing personalised specialist care to each patient, helping them regain their health and normal life as swiftly as possible through evidence-based treatments and tailored care pathways.
Our Client's Objectives:
• Treat each patient as a partner in their care.
• Continuously collect and analyse patient outcome data to drive improvement.
• Innovate and develop services for better patient outcomes.
• Foster collaborative teamwork and professional development.
Our Client's Values:
• Caring: Provide compassionate care with dignity and respect.
• Accountable: Benchmark and exceed national standards for patient care and workplace conditions.
• Collaborative: Work as a team to deliver the best patient care.
• Courageous: Embrace innovation and improvement.
• Determined: Fulfill commitments and exceed expectations.
Key Accountabilities
Clinical:
• Lead a multidisciplinary team, supporting a caseload of patients alongside allocated key nurses, co-worker HCAs, and MDT representatives.
• Manage an assigned lead area for the service, such as self-harm management and clinic room upkeep, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients and families, acting as a patient advocate and ensuring privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Promptly report any identified issues raised by patients or relatives.
• Maintain rigorous infection control measures and administer medications following local policies.
• Report significant nursing issues to the Clinical Manager and ensure adherence to clinical practice guidelines.
• Foster effective communication and relationships with hospital colleagues and consultants while upholding confidentiality standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Children Act.
Support:
• Supervise and manage nurses and HCAs, providing guidance and support.
• Engage in monthly clinical supervision and conduct supervision sessions for the nursing team.
• Participate in organisational meetings and functions as required.
• Uphold health and safety standards, ensuring the safety of colleagues, visitors, and patients.
• Report and address near-misses or non-compliances promptly.
Administrative:
• Document all nursing care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in Health & Safety audits as necessary.
Requirements:
• Registered Nurse
• Skills and knowledge up to date with current nursing practice
• Ability to plan care
• Ability to manage a personal caseload
• Understanding of on-going professional development requirements
• Good communication skills - Verbal & written
• Understanding of private medicine and the relevant legislative frameworks
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Practice & the role of the CQC
• Minimum of one year’s post registration experience
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic
• Self-motivated and Flexible
If you are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and meeting high standards, we encourage you to apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
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