Staff Nurse

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Staff Nurse to join the Mignot Memorial Hospital in Alderney. MMH is a small country hospital with a total of 22 beds, including 14 long‑stay beds for island residents and 8 acute beds for short‑term admission, assessment and treatment. Patients whose needs cannot be met at MMH are transferred to the Princess Elizabeth Hospital in Guernsey and, on occasion, to Southampton. MMH also has a two‑bed resuscitation and emergency care area that provides care to A&E attenders, both adults and children. The acute ward delivers care to patients with a wide range of acute, complex medical and occasionally surgical conditions.

The Staff Nurse role is integral to the direct delivery of high‑quality nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans from admission to discharge. The role involves supporting and developing the professional skills of both registered and unregistered colleagues, coordinating the smooth running of the ward, and providing fundamental nursing care to permanent residents in the long‑stay area. MMH offers a high degree of professional autonomy and the opportunity to be forward‑thinking, enabling the delivery of effective, high‑quality care to the community of Alderney.

Details:

• Date posted: 12 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £38,744 to £49,970 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: K0005-26-0000
• Job locations: Mignot Memorial Hospital, Route De Crabby, Alderney, Guernsey, GY9 3XY

Job Description:

• To assess, develop, implement and evaluate care plans demonstrating a high standard of evidence‑based care.
• Work autonomously, recognising changes in patients’ or service users’ presentations that require intervention and knowing when to escalate to senior staff.
• Guide, advise and direct other staff in the delivery of programmes of care.
• Support patients / service users in undertaking activities of daily living within care plans.
• Act as a health promoter and educator for patients / service users and their support networks.
• Report all accidents and incidents as per policy and participate in risk management and quality and safety processes (e.g., SWARM).
• Be accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients / service users and escalate any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns following the appropriate processes.

• Build a therapeutic relationship with patients / service users and their support network, communicating in a way that respects their views and cognitive function.
• Use a wide range of communication skills that can be adapted to meet the needs of complex and challenging situations.
• Establish effective working relations with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team, relaying condition‑related information in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicate with patients / service users and relatives compassionately, in a confidential and sensitive professional manner.
• Acknowledge and respect language and cultural differences of patients / service users, their support networks and colleagues.
• Provide clear, concise and accurate electronic and paper records of the care given in accordance with agreed policy and standards.

• Act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.
• Take charge of the ward or service area as required.
• Contribute to team success and excellent standards of care by challenging others constructively and upholding HSCs CARE values.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and service users.
• Take accountability and reflect on own decisions and actions using available support networks.

• Organise own workload and tasks and that of others, recognising changing priorities and adjusting plans accordingly.
• Coordinate and delegate activities to junior colleagues within agreed systems of working, considering required skill mix and staffing levels in accordance with patient / service user need.

• Positively engage with service developments and propose changes to policies and procedures.
• Ensure that junior staff members are aware of relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of the CARE values.
• Contribute to effective team working by communicating constructively, offering support and making suggestions for improvement of care delivery.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team with professionals from other service areas who may be involved in the care of a patient / service user.

• Ensure that public funds are used responsibly and appropriately.
• Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the service area (e.g., equipment and supplies).
• Ensure the safe and responsible use of equipment.
• Handle valuables in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

• Take responsibility for maintaining own professional development and revalidation requirements, ensuring completion of training in accordance with the Statutory, Mandatory and Essential to Role Training Policy.
• Participate in supervisory one‑to‑one meetings and HSCs values‑based appraisal process, developing plans to meet personal and organisational objectives.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop new knowledge and skills, applying this to practice and sharing with colleagues as appropriate.
• Participate in the induction, orientation and development of new staff, agency workers, students and any voluntary workers.
• Actively contribute to an effective learning environment and supervise and assess pre‑ and post‑registration students in accordance with university and HSC requirements.

• Actively participate in HSC quality improvement initiatives and audits to improve patient and service user safety and care.
• Keep up to date with evidence‑based practice and current trends.

• Understand key performance indicators and trends within own service area and contribute to service development.

• Minimum qualification: Registered Nurse with the NMC.
• Full qualification to be achieved by second gateway (if required).
• Portfolio evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Minimum ILS/PILS course completed.
• Successful completion of practice assessor/supervisor course.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of HSCs CARE values.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal with complex and challenging situations in a calm and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Proficiency in using computers for electronic patient records.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

States of Guernsey, Mignot Memorial Hospital, Route De Crabby, Alderney, Guernsey, GY9 3XY

Website: https://www.gov.gg/