Staff Nurse Outpatients

To demonstrate knowledge of being up to date within the specialty.

Flexible, able to work all shifts, and adaptable to changes in shift pattern.

To provide unit cover in the absence of the unit manager.

Ability to work under pressure, using initiative.

The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice.

Ability to conduct themselves in public and private situations in an appropriate manner.

Ability to manage conflict

Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

Minor operation exposure (dermatology)

Wound management

Infection control

Bladder scanning

Phlebotomy

ENT minor procedures

Act as a Named Nurse within a Team taking responsibility, over an appropriate span

of time, in conjunction with the Outpatient Manager and the multidisciplinary team, for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care from check-in to check-out within the OPD setting.

Be aware of current advances in clinical care and be able to facilitate the team members in the implementation of evidence-based practice.

Take an active role in the continuing development and use of protocols and standards for nursing care.

Participate in evaluation, audit, and research of nursing care, and incorporate appropriate findings into practice.

Actively work to promote health and prevent ill health in staff, patients, and their relatives.

Promote and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Check the readiness for use of emergency / special equipment and ensure all equipment in use is in good working order.

Have knowledge of recording relevant patient/nursing data on to computer

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Staff nurse

Essential: - Qualification and experience

Desirable: - 2 years and over experience

Skills

Essential: - Phlebotomy

Desirable: - Experience working in minor theatre