Staff Nurse inWarrington inWarrington PUBLISHED
FRI 25 OCT 2024
The Staff Nurse at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT is responsible for providing accountable, compassionate care to patients while taking ownership of their actions and decisions. Key responsibilities include planning and delivering safe nursing care, conducting comprehensive assessments, and ensuring effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals. The role requires the nurse to demonstrate leadership qualities and support the development of clinical practices within the team, as well as rotating across different wards to enhance skills in caring for older individuals.
In addition to assisting in health promotion activities and responding to emergencies, the Staff Nurse must maintain accurate patient records in accordance with Trust standards and ensure that all care provided is evidence-based and tailored to individual needs. Strong communication skills are essential to navigate sensitive situations and foster collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
In addition to assisting in health promotion activities and responding to emergencies, the Staff Nurse must maintain accurate patient records in accordance with Trust standards and ensure that all care provided is evidence-based and tailored to individual needs. Strong communication skills are essential to navigate sensitive situations and foster collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of patients at all times and take responsibility for own actions and decisions. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy.
The post holder will support staff in the development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure the effective delivery of service to patients within the Trust.
The role will involve rotation across other wards and settings to support and enhance competencies in supporting and caring for older people.
- Ensure that the patient's pathway through the ward is delivered efficiently and with expert clinical and effective communication skills
- Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity
- Recognises and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Ensure all emergency equipment is fit for purpose and ready to use
- To prepare, organise and instruct patients both individually and in group activities surrounding health promotion, infection control, falls prevention etc.
- Maintain clear accurate records of all patient interventions in line with Trust's Record Keeping Standards.
- Ensure that all nursing care is provided with compassion, is of a high standard, appropriate and is consistent with clinical guidelines, is evidence based and meets individual needs.
- Perform recording of vital signs demonstrating an awareness of normal blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiratory parameters and know how to act on results outside normal parameters
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and outside agencies on a range of matters with tact and diplomacy where the information may be sensitive, overcoming barriers to communication as they arise.
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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