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ICU Nurse
| Posting date: | 06 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £21.80 to £34.87 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £21.80 - £34.87 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M0042-25-0480 |
Summary
Professional/Clinical To maintain high standards of nursing care and ensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to nursing care. To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised patient centred care and provide support and advice to other staff as appropriate. To receive patients and their relatives in accordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed of treatment and progress. To arrange the care of patient's property, in accordance with Unit policies and within the limitations of hospital responsibilities. To liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that all treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with given policy. To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to the senior qualified nurse on duty or the medical staff as appropriate. To maintain accurate records of observation, treatment, and care. To participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Trust policy. To inform the sister/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents or problems affecting patients/staff/relative and visitors. To inform Senior Sister/Charge Nurse any complaint received verbally from patients or relatives. To adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Be familiar with the location of current files, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation, major incident/fire & child protection procedures. To act as a positive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement. To co-ordinate the requirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departments within the Trust. To maintain good liaison with other nursing units and other hospital departments. Being familiar with and ensuring all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or potential hazards and arranging for replacement as necessary. To actively contribute to ideas for enhancing patient care using evidence-based practice