Staff Nurse - Laurel Ward
Job overview
To take professional responsibility as a named nurse for an identified group of patients.
To assist in providing an environment that is satisfactory to maintain the physical and mental wellbeing of patients and staff.
To deliver appropriate and effective evidence based clinical care without direct supervision.
To actively support and participate in the provision of joint Health and Social Care Services/interventions, ensuring co-operation and collaboration at all times.
To ensure everyone has their right to be treated with respect and have their values and beliefs maintained and that they receive care that maintains their privacy and dignity
Main duties of the job
To lead a team of Associate Nurses and Healthcare Assistants in delivering continuous effective evidence-based care.
To carry out comprehensive assessment including risk assessment with patients on admission to the area and at appropriate intervals thereafter.
To devise and implement individual strategies of care in conjunction with the client, care giver and members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate, regularly evaluating and modifying the strategy as required.
To provide a high standard of care in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
To understand the principles of, and contribute to, the facilitation of a consistent and effective approach to the nursing process and care programme approach and complete the documentation to the required standard.
To carry out clinical procedures in relation to effective patient care and contribute to the training of junior staff in these procedures as appropriate.
To ensure the correct administration of medications in accordance with the Trust’s policy and legal requirement.
To actively participate in the Trust observation/engagement policy and be aware of the patients whereabouts if required, at all times.
To actively participate and contribute in the development, provision and facilitation of the overall Trust service plan and in particular the development of a modern and progressive recovery service within the quality assurance frameworks.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
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To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification to view the full details about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- R.M.N. or equivalent
- Certificate, diploma or degree in mental health
- Mentor Preparation Course
Work Experience
Essential criteria- Recent experience in intended speciality
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship.
Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s point’s based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa