Job summary CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
Band 5 registered nurse to be working in rehab unit at Potters Bar community hospital.
The post holder will be a member of the ward team, working predominately on day duty, but internal rotation will be necessary onto nights in line with service needs.
The post holder may be required to take responsibility for the shift in the absence of senior staff.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient care, following the guidance of the NMC Code of Conduct, Trust and Hospital policies.
A commitment to health promotion, teaching and training is essential.
Main duties of the job Comply with the ward philosophy of care.
Ensure the agreed standard of individualised nursing care is always provided.
Carry out nursing activities within the guidelines set by the NMC and Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, including standards of record keeping and confidentiality.
Have regard for patient's customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines.
Carry out clinical risk assessments in line with patient's individual needs.
Ensure the safe and appropriate administration of medication in line with Hospital policy and NMC Guidelines.
Ensure patients achieve optimum physical and mental comfort during their ward stay.
Participate in the experience of pre-registered students in placement.
Carry out appropriate training and mentoring of pre-registered students and junior staff as requested.
Develop specialist skills and knowledge by participation in group work, committees, and workshops, including Link Nurse/facilitator roles.
At times act as the patient's advocate, raising concerns about services, the Trust, or other agencies.
About us Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: Job description Job responsibilities **Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
** Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential RGN/RN with current registration NMC Registration Desirable Evidence of continued professional development and post registration training Experience Essential Understanding of working in a rehabilitation unit or intermediate care setting Knowledge of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working with people with complex needs Experience of supervising junior staff and coordinating a team on a day to day, regular basis Experience of evidence-based care Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and writing care plans Desirable Broad work in a community hospital setting Skills and Knowledge Essential Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work under pressure.
Friendly and approachable manner.
Ability to organise self and others.
Ability to prioritise and delegate workload.
Ability to teach peers, patients, and carers.
Pre-empt and deal with complaints effectively as appropriate.
Phlebotomy/male catheterisation or willingness to undertake training.
Desirable Team worker