Overview
Registered Nurse - General Critical Care
Penrose Ward is an 18 bedded General Critical Care unit supporting a variety of specialties for both elective and emergency admissions, including medicine, surgery, major trauma and paediatrics, with a planned expansion to 28 beds. A structured orientation and induction programme is available, followed by an education pathway that is competency based (using the Critical Care National Competency Framework). There is also an opportunity to undertake a 60 credit Critical Care course in conjunction with the University of Plymouth.
We value the personal skills, experience and qualities that every member of staff brings, creating a diverse, knowledgeable and supportive team. If you are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and making a difference, we want to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have issues applying online or need reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We welcome requests for less than full-time/flexible working and will consider them for advertised roles. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Primary Duties & Areas Of Responsibility
* Ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies, procedures and standards.
* Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care by initiating and coordinating the assessment, planning and evaluating of individual patient needs based on evidence and relevant nursing models.
* Coordinate, report and document relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.
* Promote and deliver health education within the clinical area and advise patients, families and others on health promotion issues.
* Engage and interact with carers/family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patient care planning as outlined in the unit philosophy.
* Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence, and support the introduction of evidence to improve patient-centred care.
* Supervise, assess, mentor and support all health care professionals including bank, agency staff, and learners after appropriate training.
* Increase the level of knowledge and skills within the trust by sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities.
* Implement and share good infection control practice.
* Undertake manual handling assessments and ensure identified actions are met.
* Develop key skills in patient management to assist medical staff in the assessment and resuscitation of critically ill patients.
* These Skills Will Involve The setting up, calibration and use of critical care equipment including advanced haemodynamic and neurological monitoring, ventilators, dialysis machines and intra-aortic balloon pumps.
* Inter- and intra-hospital transfer of level 1-3 patients; near-patient testing such as blood and urine testing.
* Following appropriate training in basic/advanced life support and child protection, provide critical care nursing to paediatric patients.
* Comply with legal and Plymouth NHS Trust requirements to administer prescribed medication/intravenous fluids safely, and titrate medication as appropriate to the patient’s condition.
* Contribute to decisions on life-supporting treatment using knowledge of ethical and legal issues, and participate in discussions on withdrawing treatments when appropriate; support patients, relatives and colleagues through bereavement.
* Disseminate knowledge through report writing, review, and responsible clinical documentation; be sensitive to the wider implications of dissemination.
* Ensure expertise in your area is maintained as a resource within and outside the trust, and engage with partners across health and social care providers.
* Develop opportunities for structured progression, with potential rotations at B5 within the two Critical Care units and at B6 with the Acute Care Team; options for further professional development in roles such as Research, Assistant Critical Care Practitioner or Education.
Qualifications & Skills
* Registered Nurse with current registration and experience in critical care settings (level 1-3).
* Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise junior staff and learners.
* Evidence-based practice mindset and commitment to patient-centred care.
* Good infection control, manual handling, and patient management skills; ability to respond to critical situations effectively.
Location notes: Plymouth, UK; Liskeard and other nearby locations may be listed in related roles.
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