An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team on Tivoli. Tivoli ward provides pre and post operative care for planned elective and acute surgeries in for Urology, lower Gastro intestinal and Gynaecological surgery . Joining our team will give you exposure not only to the elective surgeries but also emergency admissions and acutely unwell patients. We are a fast-paced ward with high turnover of patients. We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, compassionate nurse that shares our passion and drive in the delivery of high-quality safe care for our patients.
You will work alongside the ward manager to support the clinical and operational management of the ward, monitor and maintain excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development.
- Support the Ward Manager in monitoring the standards and quality of care, promoting the use of audit and working with them to identify and remedy any actions
- Demonstrate ability to utilise the skill mix within the department and support and mentor juniors and students
- Regularly take charge of the ward
- To identify suitable teaching opportunities/requirements and to undertake practical teaching and supervision of learners to ensure key learning outcomes are met
- Demonstrate a 'can do ' attitude and ability to adapt to changing situations
- Actively contribute to the development and updating of surgical procedures, protocols and policies
- Support the team to enhance patient experience and patient outcomes
- To ensure that the caring culture expected of colleagues and values of the Trust is consistently maintained and upheld and maintain kindness and respect to all
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- Participate in audits, and undertake local research relevant to area of practice
- Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
- Use leadership skills to supervise and manage others and contribute to planning, designing, delivering and improving future services
- Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in the departmental and Trust protocols. Assist lead staff in investigating incidents as required
- To actively monitor and support the health and wellbeing of team members: advising on resources available and escalating for line manager assistance as required and agreed by the individual staff member
- To support line manager in recruitment, retention and performance related issues, including being regularly responsible for the supervision and mentorship for unqualified/qualified staff and students