Staff Nurse
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,073.00 to £39,043.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32073.00 - £39043.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | PLYMOUTH, PL6 7FL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0657 |
Summary
Providing and delivering a high standard of specialist nursing care by initiating and co-coordinating the assessment, planning, and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence within the, Haemodialysis, Transplantation, Peritoneal teams. Commencement of haemodialysis, cannulation and termination of dialysis using highly complex specialist dialysis equipment to include problem solving skills. Care of the haemodialysis patient with Percutaneous Access to include problem solving skills. Interpret any machine alarms and take corrective action. Assist in the care of patients undergoing minor surgical interventions recognising problems and initiating action when required. To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and using a problem solving approach act on all changes in patients condition. To include early recognition and intervention of acute dialysis symptoms administration of intravenous fluids/medication as appropriate. Utilise a problem solving approach to patient care. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patient, family, and others in health promotion issues. Engage; interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care, planning. Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care. Supervising, assessing, and supporting Registered Nurses and Health Care Professionals to including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting. Increasing the level of knowledge and skills within the Ward/Directorate through sharing best practice, mentoring and supporting others to develop their professional abilities. Implementing and sharing good infection control practice. Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met and implemented. Day to day direct supervision of a team of patients and staff. Please see JD & PS for further details