Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic staff nurse to join our acute respiratory unit at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. This role is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in Respiratory Medicine, as the ward is a fast-paced environment featuring a twelve-bedded high dependency area. Our team specializes in providing level 2 care, including BIPAP/CPAP and high flow oxygen for patients with various respiratory conditions. As the field of Acute Respiratory Medicine continues to grow, we are looking for nurses who are eager to contribute to service expansion and improvement.

Our commitment to your professional development is paramount, and we offer a structured preceptorship program to support your growth. We encourage motivated individuals who are ready to embrace change and pursue ongoing training and development.

Main Duties

• Provide high-quality, individualized patient care while involving relatives and caregivers as appropriate.
• Be responsible for the nursing care of a defined group of patients.
• Assist in the management and organization of nursing services in the clinical area, including teaching and supervising junior staff or trainees.
• Act as a registered, accountable, and autonomous nurse, prioritizing patient interests and taking personal responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Conduct patient assessments, plan care, implement and supervise safe and compassionate care, and evaluate care effectiveness.
• Facilitate the learning and development of others as an NMC registrant.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and maintain transparency and trustworthiness.
• Uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Essential: Registered Nurse with Part 1 or 12 registration.
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.
• Essential knowledge of professional awareness and nursing practices.
• Desirable: Understanding of current issues in the Acute NHS setting and consolidation of nurse training.
• Must demonstrate up-to-date clinical competence and credibility.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues, including complaints handling and clinical risk management.
• Awareness of current NHS and professional issues.

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, and applicants must have current UK professional registration. We welcome applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK, which will be considered alongside all other applications.

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Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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