Band 5 Ward Nurse- Sapphire Ward inGravesend inGravesend PUBLISHED 24 DEC 2023

£28,407 to £28,407 a year PERMANENT

HCRG Care Group rG6OZ1gw

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You will be a registered Nurse with license to practice and should be passionate about the rehabilitation of patients in your care and be encouraging them to aid their ability for independent living. Our services operate 24/7, so a willingness to cover all shift patterns including nights and weekends is essential.

You will also need to be confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel.

Were looking for enthusiastic and passionate Band 5 Nurses to join our friendly and welcoming Ward team based on our Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital, North Kent to help us to continue to change things for the better.

As a Ward Nurse, you will work collaboratively alongside our multi-disciplinary teams. We have 21 beds for patients where you will be responsible for contributing to the holistic assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care. You should be passionate about the rehabilitation of patients who have suffered from a stroke/neurological condition in your care and be encouraging them, to aid their ability for independent living.

You will use your strong communication and organisation skills, along with a flexible approach, to ensure you deliver positive experiences to patients at every stage of their healthcare journey.

Youll care for patients and their families in the way that you believe is best, delivering our high service standards, sharing best practice, and actively improving the way we work to help us continue to change things for the better. We feel passionate that everyone should feel valued when they come into contact with our organisation, whether that's you, someone we care for or the wider community we operate in.

We currently have full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

Within this role, you will:

Maintain a high standard of patient focused care.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient.
Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

You will also need to be confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel.

You will use your strong communication and organisation skills, along with a flexible approach, to ensure you deliver positive experiences to patients at every stage of their healthcare journey.

We currently have full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

Within this role, you will:

Maintain a high standard of patient focused care.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient.
Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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To work as a Band 5 Ward Nurse, particularly in a specialized area like Sapphire Ward in the UK, you would typically need the following skills and qualifications:

Qualifications:

1. Nursing Qualification: You must have a valid nursing degree (Adult Nursing) or equivalent from a recognized institution.

2. NMC Registration: You need to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to assess patients' conditions accurately and implement appropriate care plans.

2. Medication Administration: Proficiency in safely administering medications and understanding pharmacology.

3. Wound Care: Knowledge and skills in wound assessment, dressing, and management.

4. IV Therapy: Competence in intravenous therapy and understanding fluid management.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS, with up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation protocols.

6. Infection Control: Knowledge of infection prevention and control measures.

Communication Skills:

1. Patient Interaction: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.

2. Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate and confidential patient records and documentation.

3. Empathy and Compassion: Strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional support to patients and their families.

Teamwork and Leadership:

1. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

2. Supervision: Capability to mentor and supervise junior staff and students.

3. Conflict Resolution: Skills in managing conflicts or challenging situations with patients or team members.

Personal Attributes:

1. Adaptability: Flexibility to cope with changing workloads and the varied nature of healthcare environments.

2. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently.

3. Resilience: Coping mechanisms to manage stress and challenging situations in a clinical setting.

Specialized Skills:

- Depending on the specific focus of Sapphire Ward, you may need additional skills related to the patient population (e.g., oncology, geriatrics, pediatrics) and associated treatment modalities.

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