Job overview

We are looking to appoint an experienced, clinically sound PACU nurse who is enthusiastic to develop others and be involved in the education and development of staff in the role of Sister/Charge nurse Practice Development Lead for PACU.

A candidate with strong interpersonal skills to complement our established team and take the lead of one of our sub divided teams in PACU.

You will possess clinical expertise, act as a resource for the patients, nursing and medical colleagues and actively participate in further development of services within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.

Nursing within the day surgery PACU, main theatre PACU and outlying services provides an opportunity to develop your high dependency skills within a very friendly, supportive and progressive environment.  

The unit provides post-operative care for a wide range of surgical specialities including; Brachy Therapy, Hepato-biliarily, Robiotic and Maxillo Facial surgery. 

You will find yourself regularly challenged in an area where your ongoing professional development will be actively encouraged and supported.  Team members are highly valued and innovation is supported within the unit.

Main duties of the job

•    To assist the PACU Team Lead nurse in leading the nursing team in the provision of high quality, research based, nursing care that is patient focused.

•    To act as a role model to less experienced nurses, ensuring appropriate care of post anaesthetic and critically ill patients within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit is planned, implemented and evaluated.

•    To support the PACU Team Lead nurse in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective team

•    To foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in line with Clinical Governance.

•    Assist in the management and organization of the nursing service in the clinical area, with a focus on practice develop and the teaching and management of more junior staff or those in training, and on a regular basis to take charge of the PACU Area.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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