Job summary
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
Eden Ward cares for elective gynaecology and urology patients. It manages the pre-operative care of day/overnight patients. There is also an inpatient bed base looking after more major surgery, emergencies and some medical patients.
We treat our patients with a multi-professional approach, ensuring that their dignity is at the forefront of the care we provide. We are looking for a nurse who is dynamic, enthusiastic and be able to work well under pressure.
There are full and part time opportunities available working various shift patterns including weekends, nights and bank holidays.
For further information please contact Sister Jeffery, Ward Manager, Eden Ward on 01872 253163.
Main duties of the job
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the patients
Ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationships with patients and their families or carers
To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff
Working for our organisation
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide the highest standard of nursing care for the patients
To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care and to supervise other staff in this activity.
To ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided
To act as an advocate for the patients and their families and or carers, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.
To start planning discharges from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary.
To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care. This includes expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate training.
To be competent in the administration of medication
To ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed “best practice”.
Assist with ongoing education and training of families
To use the Patient Administration System (PAS) in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
Person specification
registered nurse
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Desirable criteria
- good computing and IT skills
education
Essential criteria
- A strong interest in promoting excellent healthcare
- Mentorship or similar
Desirable criteria
- Gynaecological/ Women’s Health adult experience
- Surgical nursing experience
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Jeffery
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872252090
- Additional information
Natasha Trewhela (Matron) ext 3120
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