Overview
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Band 5 staff nurse to join our specialist cardiac and stroke team to cover maternity leave, for a fixed term of 12 months/Secondment.
The Cardiac and Stroke Receiving Unit (CSRU) was established in 2012 and is a unique emergency service for patients with acute cardiac and stroke symptoms in Buckinghamshire. This includes 24hr thrombolysis treatment for strokes and a Monday to Friday PPCI service.
Responsibilities
* Act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, and within the principles of the scope of Professional Practice and ensure other members of the team also work within these.
* Maintain professional working relationships with all members of the cardiac team and effectively contribute to the team\'s continual development.
* Provide nursing assistance to the Medical Team during procedures and investigations.
* Undertake the nursing assessment of the patient including risk assessments (e.g. Tissue viability, moving and handling, nutrition).
* Devise a plan of nursing care based on the nursing assessment, taking into account the medical prescription.
* Ensure planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively, taking into account the views of the patient and their relatives. Advise on health promotion and the prevention of illness.
* Ensure plans of care for patients are written and updated as appropriate.
What Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offers
* Opportunity to learn and develop to support career progression.
* NHS benefits including generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.
* Access to NHS discount schemes and a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Statements
We are committed to increasing diversity at all levels within the trust. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to have achieved the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. If guidance or assistance with your application is needed, please contact our Armed Forces Covenant Lead.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please see the Job Description document attached for more detailed information, responsibilities and qualities that the job desires.
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