Staff nurse
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Job summary
Main purpose of the job: The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients. As a nurse you will assist in the management and organisation of work as required, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support for junior staff. You will play a key role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named supervisor.
Main duties of the job
- Using your clinical experience and skills you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients on the ward / unit
- You will assist in the management and organisation of work, as required, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times and will provide support for junior staff on the ward (newly qualified staff will receive initial support)
- You will play a key role in the education, development, mentorship and supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff
- You will undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patients' needs
- Be able to work collaboratively with all members of the MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) and to make referrals as appropriate
- To provide support and care for the patient and his/her family respecting their need for privacy and dignity
- To monitor the effectiveness of nursing care and adjust the programmes of care where indicated
- To utilise highly developed clinical skills specific to speciality
- You will practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework for nursing
About us
We have four core values which are a focus for how our staff and volunteers work with each other to provide care for our patients. We think of our values as a set of guiding principles to refer to when making decisions and interacting with people and they help us to work together to continuously improve the organisation and ourselves.
Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world's first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.
Details
Date posted
18 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
236-OCO-NM380-23
Job locations
F9 The Royal Oldham Hospital
Roachdale road
Oldham
OL12JH
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
F9 The Royal Oldham Hospital
Roachdale road
Oldham
OL12JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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