Registered Nurse - McCallum Ward: Short Stay Unit

Work as part of a team on the unit as a Staff Nurse to ensure seamless delivery of service

Participate in the assessment of care needs of the clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting high standards, demonstrating a compassionate nature and promoting patient dignity

Participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team

Work as part of the Urgent Care team, promoting good inter-departmental relationships

Act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure high standards of care are maintained, utilising evidence-based practice

Participate in direct care and facilitate sound discharge planning

Why Work With Us

To ensure all Trust procedures and policies are strictly adhered to ensuring patients and staff welfare is paramount

To assist in the continuous improvement of the quality of care for patients and their families through the implementation of clinical governance activities, ensuring:

Clinically effective and research based practices are implemented.

Audits are undertaken and actions taken to make improvements

Clinical and non-clinical risks are identified and managed

Patients are given opportunity to give feedback on their experiences, are involved in planning and monitoring services and are provided with information

Information is used effectively to improve processes and practices

To assist in monitoring standards within the department, to include: generic standards of care and infection control. Instigating any changes to make improvements as necessary

To ensure the health and safety of patients, families and colleagues at all times

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

Qualifications and Training

Knowledge & Experience

Specific Skills