Staff Nurse inStafford inStafford PUBLISHED
MON 18 NOV 2024
Opportunity to engage in diverse nursing procedures such as venesection and infusions.
Involvement in interesting and varied nurse-led services, allowing for professional growth and skill enhancement.
Leadership responsibilities as Nurse in Charge, contributing to personal development and increasing managerial skills.
Ability to assess and develop customized care plans, enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
High standard of clinical nursing practice, promoting professional integrity and quality care within the department.
Role modeling for students and Nursing Assistants fosters professional mentorship and supports the development of future nurses.
The Staff Nurse position at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust involves working in a busy County outpatient department, where the nurse will deliver various services and procedures, including venesection and infusions. Key responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care programs, and evaluating their effectiveness. The role entails managing a group of patients, leading and supervising clinical staff, and acting as a role model for students and nursing assistants to ensure a high standard of clinical nursing care is maintained.
In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will be expected to take charge of the unit when rostered and competent, contributing to a professional and positive image of the nursing team and the organisation. The role offers opportunities to engage with diverse nurse-led services, making it a dynamic and rewarding position within the outpatient setting.
In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will be expected to take charge of the unit when rostered and competent, contributing to a professional and positive image of the nursing team and the organisation. The role offers opportunities to engage with diverse nurse-led services, making it a dynamic and rewarding position within the outpatient setting.
Working within a busy County outpatient's department.
Post holder will play a key role in the delivering of various services /procedures including venesection and infusions.
There are a lot of interesting nurse-led services within County Outpatients.
Nurse In charge duties when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision of staff working clinically and managing a group of patients and colleagues.
- The Post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives.
- To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department
- To manage a group of patients
- To take charge of the area when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision
- To act as a role model to students and Nursing Assistants
- To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team
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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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