Staff Nurse (Band 5), Surgical - Orthopaedic Ward

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRACTICE AND PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING

Understand and adhere to the principles contained within the ward philosophy.

Show awareness and work towards meeting the agreed aims and objectives of the ward.

Put into practice the theory and principles of the agreed nursing model.

Manage total care of a group of patients within sphere of competence.

Supervise the practise of newly qualified and unqualified staff.

Ensure communication given to and received from other members of the multi-disciplinary team is effective.

Ensure positive outcomes by putting into everyday working practice the structure and process to meet agreed standards for nursing care.

Be conversant with and adhere to Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.

Comply with the locally agreed framework for scope of professional practice.

Undertake nursing procedures in accordance with the Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direction by acting as a named assessor facilitating junior staff nurses and learners to complete approved competency programmes.

Act as facilitator to qualified and unqualified nursing staff providing them with the opportunity to achieve objectives of learning contracts to attain specific competences.

Maintain and develop own skills to promote evidence based practice.

Supervise patients in all aspects of their care giving professional advice and guidance where needed.

Recognise own limitations by referring when necessary to other more experienced nurses.

Participate in clinical supervision.

ROLE DEVELOPMENT

Through the avenue of formal appraisal and performance interviews agree targets that enhance professional development to meet personal and organisational objectives.

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Team Leader and provide professional support to the post holder.

In the absence of the Team Leader, co-ordinate and provide leadership to the team.

Demonstrate an understanding and provide professional support to key members of the multi-disciplinary team.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of patients, staff and personal self in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (General) Guernsey 1987 document.

Report accidents and untoward incidents to appropriate personnel and complete relevant documentation.

Observe safe moving and handling policies, procedures and guidelines including location and effective use of equipment. Safely undertake approved moving and handling techniques.

Understand the content and principles contained within the Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Do Not Resuscitate Policies. Be proficient in basic life support techniques and know the location and effective use of resuscitation equipment.

Pay due regard to fire safety regulations and content of Health and Social Services policies including location and effective use of equipment.

Understand and comply with the policies and procedures laid out in the approved Infection Control Manual.

Ensure safe use and maintenance of ward equipment giving due regard to associated risk, health and safety and decontamination procedures.

Understand the purpose of the Major Incident Procedure and in particular the role of the nurse in charge of own work location.

Attend mandatory update sessions for Fire Safety, Basic Life Support and Safe Moving and Handling as defined in the appropriate policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current first level registration with the NMC

Desirable

• Completed an approved mentor course at level 2 or equivalent.
• Competence in intravenous drug administration.
• Portfolio of evidence to meet KSF agreed criteria.

Experience

Essential

• Experience co-ordinating ward activities, delegating appropriately.
• Evidence of effective communication skills; with particular reference to Multidisciplinary team working, service users, carers and managers.
• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
• Understanding and ability to apply evidence based care.
• Evidence of self and professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU

Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)