Registered Nurse - Dart ward

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a keen interest in elderly care and dementia. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote high-quality care and patient safety across the ward.

The role requires professionalism, integrity and a patient-centered approach, with a focus on meeting individual needs and contributing to a no-blame culture.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with an interest in elderly care and dementia.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Committed to high standards of care and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for patients, carers, visitors and staff.
• Document and evaluate all care given and advocate for patients and relatives.
• Deliver high-quality care in line with NHS policies and Trust values; collaborate with colleagues.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed Registered nurse who has an interest in Elderly care and care of patients with dementia or is interested in gaining a broad knowledge around this fantastic area of nursing.

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Dart ward is a 16 bedded healthcare of the elderly ward and receives a broad range of acute medical conditions. Working alongside the MDT you will get a chance to help change patients lives.

You will work as a Registered Nurse within a multidisciplinary team. To promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff.

Complying with the Trust's values and expected behaviours and deliver a high standard of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity

Provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive

Document and evaluate all care given

Act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times

Provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards

Be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a “no-blame” culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together

Be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions

Work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.

Undertake intravenous drug administration within 6 months of being in post, following successful completion of Trust training and assessment

Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers

Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust encourages a multi-cultural workforce, with a focus on staff well-being.

You will be a valued team member who is happy to input ideas and suggestions but also ensure Trust Policy is adhered to. You will support others to provide a standardised level of safe care.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.