Critical Care Nurse: Lead in Advanced Patient Care

Enherts Tr; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust recruits a Band 5 Registered Nurse for its 20-bed Critical Care unit at The Lister Hospital, Stevenage. You will care for ventilated and haemofiltered patients initially under supervision, progressing to autonomous practice with KSf development.

The role includes training support from our Clinical Nurse Educator and active involvement in professional development, with flexible working to suit service needs.

Qualifications

• RGN registered nurse with NHS experience.
• Willingness to pursue Diploma/ Degree in Critical Care Nursing.
• Post basic ENB 124/100/920 training is desirable.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing education in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilated and critically ill patients, under supervision, progressing to autonomous care with KSf.
• Support Nurse Team Leaders and Managers in training less senior staff.
• Deliver high standard of care in Recovery and Emergency Department when not in Critical Care.
• Stay informed about changes in Critical Care outreach and maintain revalidation requirements.

Skills

Good communication skills

Able to work well in a team

Knowledge of Critical Care Nursing

Awareness of risk management

Education

RGN

Willingness to complete Diploma/ Degree in Critical Care Nursing

Post basic ENB 124/100/920

Evidence of continuing education

Job description

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust recruits a Band 5 Registered Nurse for its 20-bed Critical Care unit at The Lister Hospital, Stevenage. You will care for ventilated and haemofiltered patients initially under supervision, progressing to autonomous practice with KSf development.

The role includes training support from our Clinical Nurse Educator and active involvement in professional development, with flexible working to suit service needs.