Registered Nurse (Intensive Care)

Role Summary Critical care nurses use a range of skills, including: • Assessing the complex patient • Decision making • Interventional application • Communication • Rehabilitation and recovery planning • Information and knowledge management • Engagement and facilitation • Leadership and risk management Nurses are required to provide safe, high quality services for the public, and support improvements in the critical care environment so that the safety and quality of care is continually enhanced.
The critical care environment is a constantly changing field with emerging technologies and therapies to aid patient recovery through the often life-threatening illness.
Nurses need to ensure they develop and maintain competence in practice to meet the challenges presented.
About the Role For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Intensive Care Team.
The successful applicant will deliver individual care to critically ill patients requiring advanced support.
The applicant will also be required to liaise with the multi-professional team and other services/departments within the Trust to promote good working relationships.
The applicant will need to have a broad and sound clinical knowledge and ideally experienced in caring for acutely ill patients.
They should either be a registered nurse, newly qualified applications will be considered if a PIN number is available within three months of the interview process.
Training Opportunities in Intensive Care We utilise nationally recognized competency packages of learning (CC3N) which are transferable to all Critical Care Units.
Additionally, all staff have the opportunity to work with specialized Practice Education Team and attend New Starters Study days.
Following completion of the appropriate CC3N Competencies there is an opportunity to interview for a credit level 7 University accredited ICU module.
Following attainment of a credit Critical care course, there are additional opportunities to be interviewed for the level 6 Paediatric Course.
Senior ICU trained nurses will receive additional training to care for paediatrics that are admitted to adult critical care as we have a number of paediatric patients that require stabilization prior to transfer to a paediatric critical care unit.
Professional Development Supportive and Pastoral environment Dedicated Practice Education Team working to support staff at all levels Individual Group specific study days annually Opportunity to attend National and International Conferences Advanced Critical Care Practitioner roles and training Use of Simulated learning in daily practice Leadership and management development as part of ongoing professional development.
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Please note that you will be notified via email regarding the result of your application.
If you are successful in obtaining an interview you will be given a minimum of 2 weeks' notice, prior to your interview date.
If you have not received any correspondence from us within 1 month of the closing date please contact the recruitment team.
It is not Trust policy to contact successful candidates in any other form than by email.
If you are appointed to a position within the Trust you will be required to provide original documents to verify your identity prior to your start date.
This must be a valid passport or full birth certificate (specifying the names of the holder's parents) together with proof of your national insurance number.
Your contract of employment with the Trust may be invalidated in the event that you are unable to provide this documentation.
We are committed to equal opportunity for all and encourage flexible working arrangements including job sharing.
Interviews will be scheduled and held a minimum of one week from the closing date.
Working Pattern: hours.
Day shifts, Nights, Weekends Interview Date: Friday st January 5 For further information please contact: Helen Baker, Clinical Nurse Manager ("CNM")on to arrange an informal visit, please contact CNM's Kim Luker, Emma Brown, Tracey Jackson, Helen Baker, Bobbi Preston or Julie Purday, Senior Matron on .
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.
Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes.
We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.