Staff Nurse - In-Patients

Okeover Ward is a 16 Bedded Ward providing care to patients requiring Rehabilitation, Complex Discharge Planning or End of life Care.

We are excited to be able to offer the opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team of healthcare professionals.

Our Team consists of Registered nurses, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, advanced clinical practitioners, Discharge coordinator and ward clerk as well as housekeeping staff. The team is managed by the ward manager and ward sister and is overseen by our clinical service lead. Every member of the team is valued for the work they do.

Our patients journey is our priority and we are seeking someone with knowledge, skills, kindness and passion to join us in this focus.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in the most efficient and clinically effective way whilst maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity.

To provide advice and support to junior staff in the delivery of high quality care and actively support the Ward Manager in the management of the health care environment.

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential: - RGN; - Evidence of recent training

Desirable: - Student Mentor

Experience and Knowledge

Essential: - Awareness and understanding of the Public Health Agenda; - Evidence of research based/relective practice; - Knowledge of local and national priorities

Desirable: - Long Term Conditions

Skills and Attributes

Essential: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; - Able to work weekend and bank holidays