An opportunity has arisen for Registered General Nurses to join our hard-working and dedicated team of Nursing and Medical Staff in the Emergency Department at Whiston Hospital. The Emergency Department is located in a purpose-built department within Whiston Hospital, has both Adult and Paediatric state-of-the-art emergency care facilities and is committed to the ongoing development of its service; in supporting improvements within its service provision and we are presently building a new Urgent Care Centre. The post holder is desired to have demonstrable experience in an Emergency Department, and should currently be NMC Registered with a General Nurse Pin. An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of both the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists is required for this post. Previous applicants need not apply. Interview Date: TBC
Responsibilities
To contribute to the delivery of quality patient care by participating in and providing the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of individualised care. To assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy. To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner. To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills. Under the direct supervision of a senior nurse to co-ordinate activity throughout the ED, with due regard for the multiple and complex needs of the department. To always be caring, approachable and display a consistently professional manner. Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy. Maintain Professional Registration. Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice. Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines. In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. To report and record any untoward incidents. To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all staff, patients and relatives and other departments as required. To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the ED. To assist the Nurse Coordinator in achievement of key performance indicators for the ED and the Trust. To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance and Trust policy and procedure. Ensure Emergency Department Patient Tracking IT system is current and reflective of patients in his/her care. Teaching & Training Responsibilities
To facilitate the acquisition of Band 5 grade competencies and skills. To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes. To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate. To deputise for the senior nurse where necessary. To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues. Research & Audit
To participate in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Senior Nursing Team. Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by participating in Emergency Department audits. Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the BEST acute Trusts in England for the THIRD year running! The Trust is currently the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and is one of few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission. We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 350,000 and provide tertiary services across a wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are also a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit. Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world-class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.
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To contribute to the delivery of quality patient care by participating in and providing the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of individualised care. To assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy. To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner. To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills. Under the direct supervision of a senior nurse to co-ordinate activity throughout the ED, with due regard for the multiple and complex needs of the department. To always be caring, approachable and display a consistently professional manner. Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy. Maintain Professional Registration. Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice. Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines. In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. To report and record any untoward incidents. To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all staff, patients and relatives and other departments as required. To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the ED. To assist the Nurse Coordinator in achievement of key performance indicators for the ED and the Trust. To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance and Trust policy and procedure. Ensure Emergency Department Patient Tracking IT system is current and reflective of patients in his/her care. Teaching & Training Responsibilities
To facilitate the acquisition of Band 5 grade competencies and skills. To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes. To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate. To deputise for the senior nurse where necessary. To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues. Research & Audit
To participate in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Senior Nursing Team. Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by participating in Emergency Department audits. Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the BEST acute Trusts in England for the THIRD year running! The Trust is currently the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and is one of few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission. We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 350,000 and provide tertiary services across a wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are also a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit. Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world-class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.
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