Staff Nurse post on Writtle Ward, a 26-bed elderly care medicine ward at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, offered on a permanent basis, full or part time. The work centres on individualised care, assessing needs and running care programmes, and keeping patients and relatives informed from admission through to discharge. It suits newly qualified and experienced nurses alike, with exposure to acute care and some leadership opportunities. Applicants still needing an OSCE cannot be supported.
What the job involves
- Provide individualised care while protecting patient privacy and dignity
- Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate care programmes
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
- Communicate and work in partnership with patients, relatives and carers, nursing colleagues and the multidisciplinary team
- Keep patients and relatives fully informed of treatment, progress, discharge plans and aftercare
- Maintain good communication with ward administrative, housekeeping and domestic staff
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in own clinical area
What’s required
Qualifications
- Completed OSCE; applicants still requiring one are not supported
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Evidence of experience or knowledge in an acute care setting
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of acute healthcare
- Ability to deliver a high standard of individualised care
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Nice to have
- Diploma or degree in nursing
What’s offered
- Leadership opportunities
- Opportunities to develop clinical and discharge planning skills
- Career development across the Trust
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