Staff Nurse - Compassionate Ward Care & Development

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the Basildon Hospital team. You will deliver high-quality nursing care within a supportive ward environment that prioritises patient care, teamwork and professional development.

You will develop ward management and organisational skills, work with colleagues to provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred care, and help create a learning environment for staff development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain the highest possible standard of nursing care.
• Develop strong ward management and organisational skills.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred care.
• Help create a positive learning environment that supports the education and development of staff.
• Giving and receiving patient centred handovers
• Assessing, developing and implementing patient care plan and evaluating care given, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
• To ensure all drug administration is in accordance with legal and Trust directorate policies and procedures
• Assisting with safe custody, storage and control of all drugs at ward level
• Ensure the discharge planning process starts on admission, to prevent delays and make good utilisation of unit beds
• Assist in triage of patients once competency achieved

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the Basildon Hospital team. You will deliver high-quality nursing care within a supportive ward environment that prioritises patient care, teamwork and professional development.

You will develop ward management and organisational skills, work with colleagues to provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred care, and help create a learning environment for staff development.