We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about working in the community hospital setting with a compassionate, patient-centred approach. We will support the successful candidate in their personal development and continued professional development.
We provide 24 hour care on rotational shifts within a friendly team committed to providing high quality patient care.
The successful candidate will work as part of the nursing team to provide high standards of care to ensure a positive experience to all patients.
Informal enquiries to:
Helen Gregory (Interim Matron), Anna Homden (Ward Manager).
Main duties of the job
You will co-ordinate, and deliver effective quality nursing care by assessing the needs, planning, implementing & evaluating the care for a group of patients and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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. Assisting other clinical areas within the trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential Registered Nurse Training completed
Desirable Completed Preceptorship Demonstrable experience of acute hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential NMC Registration Diploma qualification/Degree in a healthcare related subject / or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable Basic Computer skills
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential Demonstrable communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels. Proven ability to prioritise workload Attention to detail with documentation Proven evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Desirable Proven ability/demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others Demonstrable experience / an interest in healthcare of the elderly and/ or rehabilitation
Employer details
Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Tavistock Medical Ward, Tavistock Hospital, Spring Hill Tavistock PL19 8LD
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