Description
We are seeking an experienced nurse, a team player with a positive attitude, to join our Kennedy Ward team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse. The successful candidate will participate in all ward activities, support senior staff, and take delegated responsibilities. You will assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Kennedy Ward is a friendly, 30-bedded acute surgical ward catering for orthopaedic trauma, general surgery, gynaecology, and urology patients. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will:
- Participate in all ward activities as an effective team member
- Assess and provide holistic treatment and care to patients
- Develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care
- Teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff
- Take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients
- Maintain individual patient care plans
- Ensure patients' nutritional and personal hygiene needs are met
- Adhere to Trust Infection Control policies and procedures
- Assist with introducing and implementing new ideas and methods of nursing care
- Actively seek patients', carers', and relatives' views on care and services provided
- Communicate effectively with relatives, patients, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
The Trust offers ongoing support and clinical supervision to help you achieve your full potential. If you have at least 1 year of experience on a surgical ward or healthcare environment and are looking to develop new skills or gain new experiences, we encourage you to apply.
Job Details:
- Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
- Band: 5
- Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time