Come and make a difference on our 31 bedded Respiratory Ward. We are looking for a Band 5 Staff nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.
Our ward cares for a variety of patients with acute/chronic medical conditions, specialising in respiratory illnesses/diseases. Within the ward, we have high-care capacity where patients require NIV/NHF to support them in their recovery or palliation of illnesses.
You will be part of our multi-disciplinary team who are approachable and supportive and all strive to provide high standards of care to our patients.
When you join us, there will be plenty of development opportunities available and our ward practice educator will support you in completing various competencies relating to Respiratory/Acute care.
To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.
To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthy lifestyle.
To complete patient documentation to Trust standard.
To maintain a safe ward/department environment.
To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.
To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication.
To ensure patient confidentiality.
To assist in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards and policies.
To assist in the training and development of Healthcare Support Workers and complete training as required.
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath , learn about our extensive package of staff benefits , and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research .
To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:
- The assessment of care and health education needs;
- The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.
To gain experience and skills in:
- Clinical practice
- Facilitation and teaching
- Management (as appropriate)
To work in accordance with the RUH Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives and maintain effective communication and participate in clinical supervision as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/ role model to less experienced staff.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care Responsibilities
- Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.
- To co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with the RUH Discharge Policy.
- To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.
- To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
- To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthy lifestyle.
- To complete patient documentation to Trust standard.
- To maintain a safe ward/department environment.
- To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.
- To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication.
- T o ensure patient confidentiality.
