We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated nurse to join the elective Orthopaedic ward.
The 17 bedded elective orthopaedic ward admits patients from home who have planned orthopaedic surgery that day. As well as working on F4, you will also be trained to work on the day of surgery admissions unit (DOSA) which admits all non-orthopaedic elective patients prior to their surgery.
There is a strong emphasis on multi professional team working to ensure the patient is always at the centre and there is a high focus on rehabilitation with the ward having its own team of therapists.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate in contacting Ward Manager Eleanor Lawrence on 01284 713383

2 PLANNING AND ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS:

1. Assesses nursing care to be delivered. Plans, prioritises and supervises care within an allocated time frame. Delegate activities to team members appropriately
2. Supervises the delivery of care to maintain agreed standards
3. Assesses nursing care to be delivered. Plans, prioritises, and supervises care within an allocated time frame. Delegate activities to team members appropriately
4. Works collaboratively with the patient Flow Team in relation to decisions on patient flow issues
5. Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care for area of responsibility for the shift
6. Formally monitors quality of care for area of responsibility
7. Organises and deploys staff according to workload, ensuring appropriate staff cover and reporting any deficiencies to Unit Manager or to divisional staffing bleep holder 933
8. Identifies problems and risks, decides on appropriate actions via a structured approach and reports promptly to other staff on matters requiring their input
9. Works collaboratively with the inter-professional team and other staff on the ward/department
10. Ensures all emergencies, untoward incidents, complaints, and grievances are responded to and reported in accordance with Trust Policies
11. Is fully conversant with all policies and procedures, including Major Accident, Resuscitation, Fire, Health and Safety, and acts within them
12. Contributes to the effective and efficient use of resources. Including safe use, checking, maintenance and storage of equipment
13. Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care for area of responsibility for the shift. Delivers clear, concise records and handover.
14. Manages own time and responds to unexpected demands in a professional manne

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