Job summary We are delighted to share we have vacancies for band 5 staffnurses to join the ward 52 team.
We welcome experienced qualified staff nurses.
We are looking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic,forward thinking nurses, to help provide safe high quality patient care.
Ward 52 is a 32 bedded Acute Frailty Unit.
which isrecruiting staff to be part of their team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a staff nurse who is highly motivated andenthusiastic, with a keen interest in caring for patients with many differentneeds.Applicants shoulddisplay effective communication skills and deliver high quality patient focusedcare.Ward 52 is a friendlyand supportive and has a commitment to providing a high quality of nursingcare.
The post holder will support the team inproviding care to patients acting under the direct supervision of the wardmanager / Sister.
The post holder should work effectively within a teamenvironment, have good communication skills, initiative, demonstrate enthusiasmand service improvement as well as sharing our passion and visions at CDDFT.
Main duties of the job MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To assess patients needs and develop, implement andevaluate programmes of care.
To organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staffeffectively.
To be aware of, and communicate to team members, changesto patient information and treatment plans, both verbally and in writing.
To adhere to NMC standards of record keeping.
To assist the Ward Sister in setting, monitoring andmaintaining standards of care.
To participate in nursing audit and service improvementactivities.
To be aware of resource constraints and the importance ofworking within budget.
To provide advice and act as role model to other membersof the team.
To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patientsafety.
To supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuringtasks undertaken have been delegated appropriately.
To contribute to theday-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with colleagues toprovide an appropriate level of nursing service and to address bed managementissues.
To participate in education and training of junior staff.
To involve patients/carers in the planning anddelivery of care.
About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the managerYou must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checksWe provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham.
We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-representedFrom April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Job description Job responsibilities Qualifications Essential NursingDegree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC registration to part 1 of theNMC register.
Valid NMCPIN or awaiting PIN Evidenceof continual professional development.
(desirable)Experience Essential Wewelcome experienced qualified nurses.
Able tocommunicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) withpatients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Willsupport, supervise and assess students in the delivery of nursing care,promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback, and evaluating anddocumenting their performance within the clinical setting.
Willpromote health and healthy lifestyle choices and provide information inaccessible ways to help people understand and make decisions about theirhealth, life choices, illness and care.Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Understandsand acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained withinThe Code.
Understandrequirements for NMC professional revalidation Up todate understanding of the scope of and role of the Nurse in context of thenursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role maycontribute to service development Knowledgeof when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional help andadvice Willprovide leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act inbest interests of people, putting them first and providing care that isperson-centred, safe and compassionate.
Safelylead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriateprioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patientcare.Desirable Insightinto how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice whereappropriate Preparedto take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision IVcannulation VenepuntureStatutory Registration Essential RGNrecognised by the NMC