Registered Nurse - McCallum Ward: Short Stay Unit

Overview

McCallum Ward at Torbay Hospital are looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced nurse to join our dynamic team. EAU4 is an emergency admission unit that supports the medical take. Working on the unit is both exciting and challenging. We work closely with the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit, caring for a diverse group of acutely unwell medical patients, with Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastroenterology and Chronic health conditions. Staff are also exposed to managing patients with a higher acuity within the unit. If you are passionate about providing high quality individualised patient care, enthusiastic about supporting patients\'' rehabilitation and increasing their independence and quality of life we would like to hear from you.

Full time hours available.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team on the unit as a Staff Nurse to ensure seamless delivery of service.

Participate in the assessment of care needs of the clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting high standards, demonstrating a compassionate nature and promoting patient dignity.

Participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Work as part of the Urgent Care team, promoting good inter-departmental relationships.

Act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure high standards of care are maintained, utilising evidence-based practice.

Participate in direct care and facilitate sound discharge planning, ensuring all Trust procedures and policies are strictly adhered to ensuring patients and staff welfare is paramount.

Assist in the continuous improvement of the quality of care for patients and their families through the implementation of clinical governance activities, ensuring clinically effective and research based practices are implemented.

Undertake audits and take actions to make improvements.

Identify and manage clinical and non-clinical risks.

Ensure patients are given the opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences, are involved in planning and monitoring services and are provided with information.

Use information effectively to improve processes and practices.

Assist in monitoring standards within the department, including generic standards of care and infection control, and instigate changes to make improvements as necessary.

Ensure the health and safety of patients, families and colleagues at all times.

About the organisation and expectationsYou will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ''Staff Carers'' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer\''s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

Important information

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.

Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.

Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.

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Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.

If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected ..... full job details .....