Description
The Critical Care Unit at Homerton is an exciting and rewarding place to work. The team have worked in challenging circumstances with dedication, commitment, and good humour to provide high-standard specialist care to critically ill patients.
The role involves assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating holistic nursing care for critically ill patients. The Critical Care Unit / High Dependency Unit provides high-quality care for patients with various medical, surgical, and obstetric conditions in a critical care environment.
Main duties of the job:
- Deliver high-standard nursing care
- Communicate with families and significant others, involving them in care planning and delivery
- Organise patient discharges
- Respond to clinical emergencies as required
- Use medical equipment safely and competently
- Record and monitor vital signs, recognising when to inform senior nursing staff
- Participate in a team approach to achieving ward/unit objectives
- Liaise with multidisciplinary team members
- Support junior staff in their development
- Complete mandatory training when required
- Ensure evidence-based practice
- Follow a structured development pathway
- Act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Values
About us: Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and specialist services for a wider group of patients.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £38,488 to £46,852 per annum
- Commitment to staff development and support
- Opportunities for career growth and progression
Requirements:
- NMC registered nurse
- Nursing degree
- Experience in caring for acutely ill adult patients
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills