Job Title: Senior Staff Nurse - Intensive Care
Post requires a license: Yes
Post requires 5 years residency: No
Salary Range: £52,905.57 to £59,717.35
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Term Time only post:
Advert Closing Date:03/06/2024
Whatever you want from your career, you have the scope to find it here. We foster a work approach based on mutual support and collaboration, where everyone feels empowered to empower others. You’ll find countless opportunities to learn, develop and grow a rewarding career where we recognises the importance of your personal and professional well-being. By considering moving internally across the Public Service, you'll be proud of what you can achieve – both for yourself and the people of Jersey.
Job Overview
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The ICU in Jersey is a 7 bedded unit, caring for both adults and paediatrics with a variety of clinical conditions and pathology. The ICU team have a close working relationship with the South West Critical Care Network (SWCCN) and follow Guidelines for the Provision of Intensive Care Services (GPICS v2.1). We are also connected to the Thames Valley and Wessex Critical Care Network for training opportunities and work closely with the Southampton and Oxford Retrieval Team (SORT) for any complex level 3 paediatric transfers to a tertiary centre on the mainland. Training and education are critical for our remote DGH and we have a full-time dedicated Practice Development Nurse attached to the unit. A programme in Adult Critical Care is available at level 6 or 7 and foundation courses in Adult and Paediatric critical care are open to any suitable candidate. The senior team support a flexible working pattern and promote a self-roster system for staff requesting shifts. The successful candidate is expected to enrol on the Jersey Emergency Transfer Service (JETS) study day to be able to transfer patients to the UK by air ambulance. Jersey is a small island off the north coast of France which offers successful candidates an opportunity to experience island life in a warmer climate whilst still maintaining links with the UK. We offer competitive rates of pay and a generous relocation package. For an informal discussion please contact Jennifer Stubbs on J.Stubbs@health.gov.je. |
Job Purpose
This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services. You will plan and deliver an effective and competent level of care, be fully aware of the needs of the patients and drive the standard in patient care.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across other department to ensure the continuity in patient care, acting as a role model for colleauges, patients and relatives. Supervise the care given by Healthcare Assistants and provide guidance and training as appropriate.
Qualifications
1st Level Registered Nurse with NMC Registration
Knowledge
2 Years Post qualification experience working across general nursing.
Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
Job specific outcomes
- The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.
- The post holder will keep fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an adequate awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and will share clinical knowledge and experience.
- The post holder will contribute to the development of a philosophy of care which encourages the creation of a therapeutic environment for patients.
- The post holder will maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.
- The post holder will co-ordinate the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality patient care.
- The post holder will demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills in reading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice.
- The post holder will contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical area.
- The post holder will participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a role model in terms of own care delivery
Personal Attributes
Appointees to this role will be required to adhere to and perform their duties in line with the standards identified in the States of Jersey tier 6 core accountabilities attributes and behaviour indicators.
Across the Jersey public service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wider range of opportunities – to work with recognised experts across teams, learn new skills and develop their careers. We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities, so you can develop an exciting and rewarding career.
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