Critical Care Nurse: Lead, Educate & Coordinate Care

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a Band 5 Nurse to join the team and deliver high-quality care within a supportive, collaborative environment. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, participate in education of junior staff, and contribute to delivering safe, effective outcomes across the service.

The role requires NMC registration within 2 months of qualifying and a Diploma in Nursing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its relevance to practice
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ethical issues
• Evidence of clinical experience to date

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients' needs in accordance with local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines
• Support and provide patient education and health promotion
• Delivery and coordination of care through supervision of junior staff
• Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety
• Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve patient experience and outcomes
• Communicate information to the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care
• Maintain accurate records of care activities in line with documentation standards
• Act as a role model and promote a positive image of the team and organisation
• Promote equality in care and practice by meeting individuals' needs and choices
• Ensure the care environment is safe, well equipped and hygienic
• Participate in education and training of junior staff
• Maintain/develop professional competence and extend knowledge within scope of role
• Engage with Trust-wide changes in nursing practice and report outcomes to line manager
• Resolve issues/complaints at local level and report outcomes

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a Band 5 Nurse to join the team and deliver high-quality care within a supportive, collaborative environment. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, participate in education of junior staff, and contribute to delivering safe, effective outcomes across the service.

The role requires NMC registration within 2 months of qualifying and a Diploma in Nursing.