Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology
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Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Staff Nurse with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of the team here within our Ophthalmology department.
We are a friendly team who take's pride in nurturing a friendly and supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver high quality, patient-centered care to our patients.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of information, enabling informed decisions to be made about their care.
- Positively contribute to the process of change within the department.
- Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice.
- To ensure personal attendance at mandatory training.
- Learn and perform new skills in relation to this specialty e.g. IV drug administration, defibrillation, venipuncture, ECG recording etc.
- Demonstrate nursing skills to more junior members of the nursing team, to enable them to assist in the implementation of prescribed nursing actions.
- To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of car to the patients.
- To act as team leader including taking charge in the absence of Deputy Ward Manager/Ward Manager.
- To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
- You will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- To act as a positive role model at all times.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse /Scrub nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult)
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience working in acute setting
Desirable
- Experience in Ophthalmology
- Experience in theatre setting
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team and senior personal
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