We are a 26 bedded female Surgical Ward & Gynaecology Assessment Unit. Our surgical patients include urology, colorectal, breast, gynae and ENT; however, we also care for outlying medical and orthopaedic patients.
Swinley Ward is a fast paced ward with high acuity and a dedicated team of nurses that will support you into your new role. We offer training and development opportunities for you to develop your skills.
Please note this vacancy may close early if there are a high volume of applicants.
This post is for 36 hours per week and is maternity leave cover. Please note that whilst this post is fixed term/secondment, it may become permanent in the future.
Under the supervision of the ward manager, the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind, we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Duties and Responsibilities Key results from the job holder: To provide the highest standards of care to our patients. Performs well within a multi-disciplinary team. Upholds NMC Code of Conduct. Adheres to Trust policies and procedures.
Planning and Organisational Duties
Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence. Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision. To be sensitive to the needs of patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity. To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation. To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained. To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors.
Communications and Key Working Relationships
In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses, participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients. To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care. To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.
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