Staff Nurse - Critical Care Unit

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff nurse post on the Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a fixed-term role for 12 months. The work centres on specialist nursing care for critically ill patients and their families, delivered to NMC standards using evidence-based practice, while helping the unit run smoothly.

The unit runs intensive care and high dependency beds, and the post includes a rotation through all critical care areas, including nights.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care to critically ill patients and their families.
• Deliver high standards of evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Practise in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies.
• Work with the team to keep the unit running efficiently.
• Develop own skills in critical care.
• Rotate through all areas of critical care, including nights.

Skills

Confidentiality awareness

Proactive patient care

Education

CPD evidence

Job description

Staff nurse post on the Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a fixed-term role for 12 months. The work centres on specialist nursing care for critically ill patients and their families, delivered to NMC standards using evidence-based practice, while helping the unit run smoothly. The unit runs intensive care and high dependency beds, and the post includes a rotation through all critical care areas, including nights. Visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is available, subject to UKVI criteria.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist nursing care to critically ill patients and their families
• Deliver high standards of evidence-based, patient-centred care
• Practise in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies
• Work with the team to keep the unit running efficiently
• Develop own skills in critical care
• Rotate through all areas of critical care, including nights

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Registration & licences

• NMC registration
• Registered nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Proactive approach to the care of critically ill patients

Other

• Commitment to Trust values of integrity, respect, teamwork and excellence

Nice to have

• Understanding of professional nursing issues
• Recent acute nursing experience, minimum 12 months post registration
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
• Evidence of ability to practise as a competent practitioner
• Ability to manage time effectively

What’s offered

• Orientation programme from a dedicated practice educator
• Competency training in critical care and equipment
• Mentorship
• Additional educational opportunities within the department and Trust
• Opportunity to expand role within the limits of professional status
• Flexible working and working patterns considered where appropriate