NHS Staff Nurse
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £36,899 to £47,590 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | GY9 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sanctuary Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 210440-430331 |
Summary
Job Title: Band 5 Staff Nurse
Location: Alderney
Type: Permanent
Salary: £36,899 - £47,590 per annum
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a Staff Nurse to join a dynamic healthcare team, serving within various departments of a hospital facility. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary expertise to supervise and contribute to the professional development of registered and unregistered nursing staff. Acting as a role model, you will demonstrate proficiency in established procedures and policies while assisting newly appointed staff during their preceptorship period.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Practice and Philosophy of Nursing:
• Uphold the principles outlined in the ward philosophy and actively work towards achieving its aims and objectives.
• Apply nursing models and healthcare documentation principles in daily practice.
• Manage care planning and provision for patients requiring healthcare services.
• Ensure effective communication with the multidisciplinary team.
• Implement structures and processes to maintain high standards of nursing care and achieve positive outcomes.
• Participate in the Revalidation process as per NMC guidelines.
• Adhere to the locally agreed framework for scope of professional practice.
• Perform nursing procedures in alignment with the Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Mentor junior nurses and learners as a named mentor, guiding them through approved competency programs.
• Facilitate learning contracts for qualified and unregistered nursing staff to attain specific competences.
• Coordinate clinical areas within the hospital under the guidance of senior staff.
• Continuously develop personal skills to support evidence-based practice.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to patients and colleagues.
• Recognise personal limitations and refer to experienced nurses when necessary.
• Participate in clinical supervision sessions.
Role Development:
• Agree on development targets through formal appraisal and performance interviews to meet personal and organisational objectives.
• Pursue additional training and development opportunities as advised by the management team.
• Support the role of the ward manager and provide professional assistance to the senior team.
• Provide professional support to key members of the multidisciplinary team.
Health and Safety:
• Report accidents and incidents promptly and complete relevant documentation.
• Adhere to safe moving and handling policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Do Not Resuscitate Policies.
• Follow fire safety regulations and infection control procedures.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of ward equipment.
• Attend mandatory training sessions for Fire Safety, Basic Life Support, and Safe Moving and Handling.
Key Criteria:
Minimum Criteria:
• Current Registration with NMC.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Successful completion of the Practice Assessor/Supervisors course.
• Portfolio evidence meeting agreed competence criteria level.
• Completion of 'A' unit or D32/D33 Assessors course.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:
• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated teaching/supervisory abilities.
• Excellent clinical skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective motivational abilities.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
If you are a dedicated and skilled Staff Nurse looking to contribute to a supportive healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering professional growth within our team.
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