Job summary re you dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients with respiratory conditions?
We are looking for committed Acute Respiratory Nurses to join our team at RSU.
This role provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives, supporting them throughout their clinical journey and ensuring high-quality care from the acute stage to discharge.As an Acute Respiratory Nurse, you will be key in delivering specialized care to patients with Type II Respiratory Failure.
Starting from their admission in the Emergency Department, you will guide them through their treatment and recovery, implementing the COPD bundle or coordinating their transfer to rehabilitation services, ensuring smooth transitions and the best possible outcomes.At RSU, we provide advanced care for patients with complex respiratory needs, focusing on seamless progression from acute care to rehabilitation or community support.
Whether administering life-saving non-invasive ventilation (NIV), managing chronic respiratory conditions, or offering expert tracheostomy care, RSU leads the way in respiratory nursing excellence.
Main duties of the job To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us Thank you for your interest in this role.Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care.
We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good.
Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.Happy colleagues deliver better care.
Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression.
We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation.
We would love you to join us.
Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification Knowledge Essential First level registered nurse Knowledge and understanding of local and national COPD Agenda.
Ability to priories own workload Good Organisational skills Enthusiasm Desirable COPD Courses NIV Training Qualifications Essential ILS trained ENB 998 or equivalent in teaching and assessing.
Desirable Critical care skills Leadership course ALS Further Training Essential Cannulation & Venepuncture Desirable ECG Interpretation ABG Interpretation Experience Essential Experience in an Respiratory setting Ability to liaise with consultants, other medical staff and health professionals to ensure satisfactory communication Desirable Experience of assessing patient with Type II Respiratory Failure Evidence of research activity Contractual Requirements Essential Continued Professional Development Ability to work flexibly within working hours of ward/department Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy Good standard of record keeping Able to work Autonomously