Job summary
The Surgical Floor is looking for a Staff Nurse to join our team. We are a 26 bedded mixed speciality unit covering all General Surgery with 6 bedded theatre direct admissions lounge. There is an opportunity to also work in hot clinic supporting the emergency surgeon in preventing inpatient admissions. If you are kind, compassionate, put the patient at the heart of everything you doing and enjoy working within a team we want to hear from you. mixed speciality unit covering all general surgery. This post includes shift work during days and nights. We offer on island education through Robert Gordon University in Scotland. This includes degree, masters and standalone modules. Aside from academic education we can also offer development in clinical skills. For an informal discussion please contact charge nurse Mariann Mckay on m.mckay@health.gov.je As an inclusive employer we will create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications for working flexible hours, part-time working and job sharing.
Main duties of the job
This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services. Individuals at this level will be able to plan and deliver care for complex or high risk patients within their caseload and will give guidance and support to less experienced staff. They may be required to take charge of the ward or team and will be able to lead with confidence
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20kn) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and Mainland Europe, There are up to 40 flights daily in and out of the Island.
Striking Scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will co-ordinate the care for specified individual patients or patient groups byconsistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high qualitypatient care.The post holder will demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills inreading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice
The post holder will contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical area.The post holder will participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a rolemodel in terms of own care delivery.The post holder will demonstrate proficiency in performing investigations and treatment inaccordance with defined standards. He/she may be required to act in the capacity as anindependent supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation.The post holder will demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will co-ordinate the care for specified individual patients or patient groups byconsistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high qualitypatient care.The post holder will demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills inreading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice
The post holder will contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical area.The post holder will participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a rolemodel in terms of own care delivery.The post holder will demonstrate proficiency in performing investigations and treatment inaccordance with defined standards. He/she may be required to act in the capacity as anindependent supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation.The post holder will demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1ST Level Registered Nurse (Diploma/1st Degree)
- 2 years post qualifying experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1ST Level Registered Nurse (Diploma/1st Degree)
- 2 years post qualifying experience
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)