Critical Care Staff Nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust seeks committed Band 5 nurses for its critical care units. In this role, you'll provide essential care to critically ill patients, apply your nursing qualifications, and contribute to both personal and professional development in a diverse environment. Join a dedicated team committed to world-class healthcare.

Qualifications

• Exceptional and committed Band 5 nurse for critical care.
• Ability to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care.
• Mentorship capabilities after settling in period.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill patients in various critical care units.
• Assess and deliver nursing care in a timely manner within a team.
• Mentor nursing students and engage in nursing projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Registered Nursing Qualification

Job description

We are looking for exceptional and committed Band 5 nurses to provide outstanding care for our complex patients. If you are eager to learn and develop new skills, have good communication and assessment skills and would relish a challenging opportunity in Critical Care this is the post you have been waiting for.

Adult Critical Care Comprises Of Three Main Units

Adult Intensive Care (AICU – QMC), a 29-bedded Intensive Care Unit which facilitates the treatment of seriously ill patients with failure of one or more organ systems. Specialties include neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, respiratory, major trauma, hepatobiliary, spinal, vascular, ENT, maxillofacial, general medical and general surgical.

High Dependency Unit (HDU/E12 – QMC) has 20 beds and is an area which facilitates the care of patients who require high dependency nursing. Specialties include neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, major trauma, hepatobiliary, vascular, spinal, ENT and maxillo-facial surgery.

Critical Care Department (CCD – City Campus) is a17 bedded purpose built unit comprised of intensive care and high dependency beds. Specialities catered for include: thoracics, burns, haematology, oncology, gastroenterology, renal, upper GI surgery, respiratory, general medical and surgical patients.

Please note this advert may close early if demand is high

You will be responsible for providing care for patients who are Critically Ill. The patients may have failure of one or more organs and require varying amounts of support. They may be mechanically ventilated and sedated or be on high amounts of oxygen. They may have invasive lines, needing inotropic infusions and will be closely monitored. Some patient may require additional support such as hemofiltration.

You will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care in a timely manner. You will work closely with your team.

After a settling in period you will be expected to mentor students and will be encouraged to join a link team or be involved with projects.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: MELANIE ADAMS Job title: Sister Critical Care Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07812275333