South Hams Community Hospital are pleased to be able to offer a vacancy for a Registered Nurse on the Ward. We are a 15 bedded Rehabilitation Unit and take patients from any area requiring General Rehabilitation.
We are a proud committed team who will provide you with experience and skills which will help to enhance your future career opportunities. South Hams Hospital Ward is a very supportive environment to develop your skills in a rehabilitation setting.
Why not come and visit the hospital for an informal visit? We would like to meet you and introduce you to the team - To arrange this please contact Ward Manager Mandy Ostenfeldt via Amanda.ostenfeldt@nhs.net
South Hams Hospital is located approximately 25 miles from Plymouth in the beautiful South Hams, in Kingsbridge, and sits on the Estuary close to some lovely beaches.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Nurse-in-Charge and working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will co-ordinate, and deliver effective quality nursing care by assessing the needs, planning, implementing & evaluating the care for the patients under our care requiring rehabilitation or end of life care.
Job responsibilities
Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge. Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur. Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in ward / unit philosophy. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patients family and/or significant others in health promotion issues. Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care. Supervising and directing Health Care Assistants with their daily workload. Communicating with patients, relatives and outside agencies as appropriate, within the confines of the Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality. Implementing and sharing good infection control practice. Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Registered Nurse Training completed.
Desirable
Completed Preceptorship. Demonstrable experience of Acute Hospital setting.
Qualifications
Essential
NMC Registered Nurse. Diploma qualification/Degree in a healthcare related subject / or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable
Basic Computer skills.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels. Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
Ability / demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
South Hams Hospital
Plymouth Road
Kingsbridge
TQ7 1AT
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are a proud committed team who will provide you with experience and skills which will help to enhance your future career opportunities. South Hams Hospital Ward is a very supportive environment to develop your skills in a rehabilitation setting.
Why not come and visit the hospital for an informal visit? We would like to meet you and introduce you to the team - To arrange this please contact Ward Manager Mandy Ostenfeldt via Amanda.ostenfeldt@nhs.net
South Hams Hospital is located approximately 25 miles from Plymouth in the beautiful South Hams, in Kingsbridge, and sits on the Estuary close to some lovely beaches.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Nurse-in-Charge and working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will co-ordinate, and deliver effective quality nursing care by assessing the needs, planning, implementing & evaluating the care for the patients under our care requiring rehabilitation or end of life care.
Job responsibilities
Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge. Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur. Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in ward / unit philosophy. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patients family and/or significant others in health promotion issues. Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care. Supervising and directing Health Care Assistants with their daily workload. Communicating with patients, relatives and outside agencies as appropriate, within the confines of the Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality. Implementing and sharing good infection control practice. Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Registered Nurse Training completed.
Desirable
Completed Preceptorship. Demonstrable experience of Acute Hospital setting.
Qualifications
Essential
NMC Registered Nurse. Diploma qualification/Degree in a healthcare related subject / or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable
Basic Computer skills.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels. Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
Ability / demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
South Hams Hospital
Plymouth Road
Kingsbridge
TQ7 1AT
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
