Staff Nurse

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Staff Nurse to work in a private hospital working under the guidance of the Sister/Charge nurse and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.

Role and Responsibilities

• To assist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners and junior staff in the clinical area

• The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with the guidance and support of more senior staff

• To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to experience for any area specified

• The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols. He/she will have a responsibility for their own personal and professional development

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence-based practice which will improve the quality of care and meeting the needs of the patients

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business, shift patterns including twilights, nights, bank holidays and weekends

• Ensure nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with Aspen’s policies and procedures, including taking appropriate actions in emergency situations

• Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carers: being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and act as an effective role model ensuring a friendly environment at all times

• Maintaining accurate and up to date documentation to standard and ensuring that confidentiality is respected

• Storing, checking and administering drugs in accordance with Aspen’s policy

• Communicating and assisting medical staff to promote excellence in care using a multi-disciplinary approach

• Participate in the admission and discharge planning process in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team

• Implement a nursing plan for an assigned group of patients indicating assessment and re-assessment formulated for individual care pathways and discharge planning

• Prioritise own workload according to changing clinical needs

• Maintain excellent clinical standards of nursing practice

• Identify and report clinical risks to the ward/departmental Sister/Charge nurse, Matron so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the risk management policy.

• Provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary

• Collaborating with other members of the ward team to ensure the patients’ needs are met to a consistently high standard

If this sounds like the role for you and you would like to know more, please get in touch!