Veterinary Nurse jobs in EE. UU.

We have the opportunity for individuals who are caring and compassionate and enjoy being part of an established and hard‑working team to join us on Ward 36 in a Health Care Assistant role. The right candidate will implement a high standard of care and ensure patient safety is paramount.

• Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care.
• Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium.
• Prioritise own workload.
• Inform qualified staff of changes in patient’s condition or observations.
• Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate.
• Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual.
• Undertake some clerical duties such as filing.
• Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly.
• Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property.
• Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of patient care.
• Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required.
• Actively participate in maintaining patient comfort and support patients to change position to maintain healthy skin integrity.

Previous care experience is essential, and completion of a care certificate is desirable.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.