Staff Nurse- Critical Care

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the Critical Care environment.

They will be required to care for acutecardiothoracic post operative patients who are Level 2 or 3 or who are cared for within the Intensive care area.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

CLINICAL

Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the team leader when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.

Practice and promote an economic, effective and efficient nursing service.

Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies.

Will be required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and / or unqualified staff.

Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act.

Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and Clinical Quality.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

Involve patient or carers in the planning and delivery of care.

Maintain the appropriate evidence based knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients at level 2 and level 3.

Ensure effective lines of communication within the department multidisciplinary team. Providing information and support to patients / carers and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition

Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs

Recognize and respond efficiently to emergency situations.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP

Co-ordinate and manage own workload. Supervise others and participate in their education and development.

Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources.

Manages allocated workload without supervision.

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.

Liaise with other members of the Management Team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.

Appropriately delegates responsibilities to other members of the team when acting as team leader.

Maintain a Personal Development Plan and assist in the formulation and updating of Personal Development Plans of junior colleagues.

Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the ward / department manager and completes Trust incident forms.

Supports and supervise more junior staff.

Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order.

Report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an

ORGANISATIONAL

The nurse will utilise Clinical Supervision and Peer Group Support. .

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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