Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Practitioner
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our critical care working within the multidisciplinary team to provide specialised nursing care for critically ill patients. Our 11 bedded unit has recently undergone a £1m refurbishment creating a much improved environment for both patients & staff featuring dimmable lights, wall murals and LED celling panels showcasing blue skies, clouds and trees.
You will be supported to complete the step competency framework designed to provide the core skills required to care for critically ill patients safely and progress towards the adult critical care course if appropriate.Your professional development will be promoted by our practice educators, professional nurse advocates & senior management team. Educational opportunities are promoted through a variety of methods including simulation and study days (both internally & externally) ensuring up to date evidence based quality care is delivered to patients.
Main duties of the job
Plan coordinate, implement & evaluate care for patients.Ensures that quality care and safety of patients are of paramount importance.Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health and safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training.Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines.The post holder, following suitable education and support will help in the smooth running of the critical care department.
About us
We are a friendly and inclusive team with a common aim to provide a high standard of care to each patient, and to support their relatives through emotional and stressful events from admission to discharge.We promote and maintain the good health of each patient ensuring effective communication leads to continuation of care enhancing patient's confidence in their treatment.
We provide a highly skilled and professional team, collaborating together, to ensure 24-hour care in a safe, supportive environment.We recognise the physical, psychological, spiritual and cultural needs of all our patients, and the importance of confidentiality. We are continually updating our care according to research, to ensure that the highest standard of treatment is given.
Staff well being is crucial to providing the highest standards of care to our patients. We have fully trained Professional Nurse Advocates within critical care and the wider trust able to offer restorative clinical supervision. HDFT offer a dedicated employee assistance programme supporting staff well being and mental health.
Date posted
23 May 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-PSC-3860C-IS-A
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SZ
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SZ
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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