Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our Acute Respiratory Ward (Gate 28A) to work with patients with a wide range of chronic and acute respiratory conditions.
Main Duties
* Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
* Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
* Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
* In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students.
* Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
* Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
* Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
Person Specification
Education / Training / Qualifications
* Registered Adult Nurse, with current Live Registration.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable Criteria
* Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration.
Work Experience
* Completion of training for extended roles required by the ward / department (IV drug administration, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and epidural training).
* Currently working in a UK hospital setting, as a qualified nurse or a qualifying student.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
* Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, including report writing and record keeping.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service (IHS, Acis, Email use).
* Ability to organise own workload.
* Time management / basic problem solving skills.
Equality and Diversity
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals, with a commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups and encourage applications, particularly from those currently underrepresented in the workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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