Staff Nurse - Critical Care
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Whinny Edge, Blackburn with Darwen
Staff Nurse - Critical Care
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Whinny Edge, Blackburn with Darwen
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 19 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Whinny Edge, Blackburn with Darwen
Full Job Description
- The post holderis responsible forthe assessment of care needs and the development,implementationand evaluation of the care of critically ill patients.
- Working to provide an integrated critical care service.
- Competency in Critical Care Band 5 to provide specialist treatments andmonitoringunique to critical care.
- Support a client-centredapproach that provides clinically effective and safe care to meet a wide range of critical care needs topatient'sand their significant others.
- Plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care for a span of duty, ensuringappropriate deliveryand note-keeping.
- Ensure all records and information used as part of their work are managed as per NMC guidelines and Trusts Policies.
- Monitor changes in patient condition and prioritise emergency and urgent care appropriately. Instigate necessary treatmentsin accordance withmedical instructions.
- Ensure effective communication on all aspects of care with the patient and their significant others in sensitive or difficult circumstances whilstmaintainingconfidentiality.
- Support communication between relatives and consultants and arrange meetings asrequired.
- Ensure effective communication with senior nurses and colleagues.
- Develop own practice to an exemplary level and be guided in practice by recommendations from the Trust, Network and National bodies.
- Access support and supervision to enhance continued development, attending andparticipatingin unit development opportunities.
- Work with other MDT professionals to meet patient needse.gPhysiotherapy, Pharmacy and Dietetics.
- Maintain registration with the NMC andcomply withstatutory requirements. Working for your organisation Come and join our enthusiastic,dynamicand diverse team here on Critical Care. The emphasis is on Team. We are a team of over 120 individuals who strive to deliverhigh standardsof patient care, regardless of job title. We will offer you a bespoke induction and teaching package with a supernumerary period within a supported teaching environment, whilst nurturing and encouraging your future career progression. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Support the Matron, Team Leaders and Practice Educator in the delivery of flexible, integrated critical care services.
- Support a clientcentredapproach that provides clinically effective and safe care to meet a wide range of critical care needs for patients and their significant others.
- Plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care for a span of duty, ensuringappropriate deliveryand record keeping.
- Ensure all records and information used as part of their work are managed as per NMC guidelines and Trust's policies.
- Monitor changes in patient condition and prioritise emergency and urgent care appropriately. Instigate necessary treatmentsin accordance withmedical instruction.
- Ensure effective communication and all aspects of care with the patient and their significant others in sensitive and difficult circumstances whilstmaintainingconfidentiality.
- Support communication between relatives and consultants and arrange meetings asrequired.
- Ensure effective communication with senior nurses and colleagues.
- Develop own practice to an exemplary level and be guided in practice by recommendations from Trusts, Network and National bodies.
- Access support and supervision to enhance continued development, attending andparticipatingin unit development opportunities.
- Work with other MDT professionals to meet patient needse.gPhysiotherapy, Pharmacy and Dietetics.
- Maintain registration with the NMC andcomply withstatutory requirements.
- Arrange the admissions and discharges of patientsin accordance withunit practice.
- Organises transport for off unit procedurese.gCT Scan
- Ensureappropriate useof all resources.
- Ensure prompt action to deal with any complaints as per Trust's policy. Aim to resolve any at local level where possible,participatein complaint investigation whenrequired. Record and report complaints to senior nurses.
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
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