Role: Staff Nurse - Wards

Location: Oxfordshire

Full Time

Core Responsibilities:

• To act with the upmost professionalism and to adhere to the NMC code of conduct
• Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient-centred care
• Respect the patient's dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs
• A 'hands on' role within the nursing environment
• Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self
• Promote best evidence-based practice
• Apply and comply with legislation, policies and procedures

What you will be doing:

• Be involved in the daily handovers to communicate all aspects of care and needs
• To demonstrate excellent communication skills within all nursing care
• To assess and plan nursing daily care
• Provide pre- and post-operation care
• Monitor and administer medication and intravenous infusions
• Take patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
• To supervise junior staff and tutor student nurses
• Organise and prioritise workloads
• Provide emotional support to patients and relatives
• To efficiently and accurately complete all written documentation and record keeping
• Be a role model to other staff on all departmental and hospital-wide matters
• Ensure the working environment is as safe as possible and complies with company, professional, legal requirements and guidelines
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures
• To work closely with the Procurement Department

Who we are looking for:

• Diploma / Degree in adult general nursing
• Trained in Phlebotomy & Cannulation
• Trained in wound assessment
• Trained in administering medications
• IV trained
• Trained in basic observations / ECGs
• Safeguarding (Adults) Level 3
• An understanding of perioperative patient care
• Knowledge of the deteriorating patient
• Practical knowledge of safeguarding within a healthcare setting
• At least 6 months of post qualification experience within an appropriate healthcare setting
• Practical knowledge of safeguarding within a healthcare setting
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to urgent matters
• Ability to follow instructions and work to tight time constraints
• Reliability and dependability
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Time management & organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Commitment to our Core Values; Professional Service, Clinical Excellence, Quality Care
• Demonstration of our Five CIVIC Duties; Community, Integrity, Vigour, Innovation, Compassion

What we offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill set
• 5 hours of annual leave per year, rising with service
• Company pension
• Employee Health & Wellbeing support service
• Discounted on-site food & drinks
• Employee, friends & family discounts