Staff Nurse (Day Ward)
Permanent 37.5 Hours per Week
Job Purpose: Staff nurses (Day Ward) are responsible for providing a high standard of nursing care to patients, the application of the nursing process and the scientific knowledge, judgement and technical skills of professional nursing in delivering care to patient population of paediatric through to the elderly.
Ideal Candidate
Ability to work as part of a team providing a quality service.
Personally, and professionally accountable for patient care.
RGN qualification and NMBI registration.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Flexible approach to work patterns as the post holder will be required to rotate between days and nights.
Essential Qualifications
Be Registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses kept.
Have nursing experience post-registration preferably in surgical areas.
Experience & Responsibility
Carries out nursing care and treatments to the highest possible standard according to agreed Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
Participate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care based on the nursing process approach and maintains appropriate records.
Implements discharge planning based on patient care needs.
Administer medicines, IV drugs, blood/blood products and controlled drugs according to agreed policies.
Records and monitors patients post administration according to policy and reports any adverse events or medication errors.
Adheres to Best Practice Guidelines in controlling infection and reports/manage infections as dictated by policy and work closely with Infection Control Nurse.
Handles and correctly disposes of medical waste as per hospital policy.
Closing date for applications
Tuesday – 12th May ****
Equal Opportunities Employer
Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer.
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