Event Nurse
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £25.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cardiff, CF24 5PB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0612-24-0008 |
Summary
Job Summary: As an event nurse you will be part of the medical provision at operational events covered by St. John Ambulance Cymru. You will often be the initial healthcare professional to attend patients in the pre-hospital setting, usually working within a treatment centre, first aid post or on an ambulance. You will be expected to work autonomously where appropriate and often alongside a wider multidisciplinary team. Volunteering is at the core of the charity and at most events you will be assisted by St. John Ambulance Cymru volunteers. You will be required to provide effective clinical leadership, development, and mentorship to other personnel. All Event Nurses are asked to familiarise themselves with the SJAC Nursing scope of practise and the SJAC Nursing passport ( attached). Core Duties: Undertake a full range of nursing duties in line with professional scope of practice, RCN guidelines and St. John Ambulance Cymru policy and procedures. As appropriate, assess, manage and discharge patients. Where required, administer medications in line with professional scope of practice and in adherence with St. John Ambulance Cymru medicines management policy. Meet the standards set out in the St. John Ambulance Cymru healthcare professionals and clinical practice policy and completion of the Nurse/Midwife passport. Maintain up to date with continual professional development and the requirements of the HCPC. Maintain ability to operate in line with HCPC standards of proficiency. Maintain accurate clinical records in line with St. John Ambulance Cymru policy and procedures. Drive the organisations vehicles in accordance with the vehicle and driving policy, where appropriate. On commencement of duty, check all relevant equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly and ready for use, report any defects to the event manager. Assist with the induction and mentorship of new staff and volunteers as required. Maintain professional registration with the health and care professions council. Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by St. John Ambulance Cymru management. Maintain and hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate Adhere to St John Ambulance Cymru Values, Mission and Vision set by the organisation.