Our client is looking for a senior staff nurse, who will ensure that the highest standard of personalised nursing care is delivered to patients and their families in partnership with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. The private hospital is based in South West London.
Role and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities include the following…
- The role will work with the HDU lead to lead on clinically led education and help to develop education plans for the unit.
- Help deliver the organisation’s objectives.
- Ensure safe and effective clinical practice.
- Have a good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Work under the supervision of the HDU Lead in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the HDU team.
- Carry out all relevant forms of care with provisions of preceptorship/mentorship.
- Manage, develop and support the clinical development and performance of students and registered staff, along with the Charge Nurse/Sister.
- Deputise for the Charge Nurse/Sister.
- Participate in local and hospital audit.
- Work with other team members to ensure that the highest standard of personalised nursing care is delivered to patients and their families.
- Be a positive role model to motivate staff in providing high standards of care.
- Be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for other areas appropriate to professional competencies.
- Develop specialist and expanded clinical skills to enhance patient’s outcomes.
- With the HDU Lead, develop and implement evidenced based care ensuring all staff are working towards seamless high quality care in accordance with policy.
- Manage orientation of all new nursing staff to HDU, in conjunction with the HDU Lead and other senior staff.
- Maintain up-to-date nursing records, ensuring that confidentiality is respected.
- Maximise all opportunities to promote health promotion.
- Use reflective practice as a method of ensuring that appropriate effective nursing care is delivered to each patient.
- Where requested, promote, support, implement and evaluate innovations within HDU that will impact on care delivery within the unit.
Location
This private hospital is based in the South-West/Wimbledon area of London. It’s easily accessible from Central London.