Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available within Jersey's Private Patient ward - Sorel.

We care for a variety of medical, oncology, cosmetic, elective and trauma surgical patients providing tailored care closer to home. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated staff nurse to join our nursing team. We are a multi-speciality private ward so this role requires an individual with a wide range of clinical skills and med/surg experience.

If you are passionate about nursing, patient focused and have an eye for detail we would like to hear from you!  For an informal discussion please contact Ward Manager Alice Hall on 01534 444 203 or alice.hall@health.gov.je.

As an inclusive employer we will create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications for working flexible hours, part-time working and job sharing.

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 colleages, patients and relatives. Supervise the care given by Healthcare Assistants and provide guidance and training as appropriate.

Statutory Responsibilities

Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time.

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.
- 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.
- Contribute to the development of a philosophy of care which encourages the creation of a therapeutic environment for patients.
- Maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.
- 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.
- Demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills in reading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice.
- Contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical area.
- Participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a role model in terms of own care delivery.
 - Demonstrate proficiency in performing investigations and treatment in accordance with defined standards. He/she may be required to act in the capacity as an independent and supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation.
- Demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice.
- Consistently provide high quality advice to patients, carers, colleagues and will act as health promoter, incorporating health promotion themes into nursing practice.
- Take responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding polices and procedures
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and produce high quality patient information.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and direct the team when required to do so. He/she will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating well established networks and developing team building skills.
- Understand and promote team goals and will demonstrate effective supervision of junior staff.
- Seek opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and experience and will participate constructively in Performance Review and Appraisal System, taking responsibility for life-long learning.
-  Assist junior staff to identify and meet learning objectives by using the principles of teaching and learning.
- Make a significant contribution to the overall physical environment and also contribute to the development of the Risk Management Plan for the area.
- Contribute to the ongoing audit of infection control within the clinical area.

NB: The above does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to indicate the range and type of duties required. The duties of the post may alter to reflect changing practice or demands of the service.

Qualifications

- 1st Level Registered Nurse with NMC Registration

Knowledge

- 2 Years Post qualification experience working across general nursing.
- Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015)

Technical Work Based Skills

- Ability to manage risks and complaints

General skills / attributes

- Excellent communications and team working skills
- Basic Keyboard skills

Experience

- 2 Years Post qualification experience working across general nursing.
- Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015)

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.