Registered General Nurse (RGN)

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Job Title: Staff Nurse - Acute Stroke Unit

Location: Stoke On Trent, UK

Pay Rate: £21-£32/hour

Shifts Patterns: Early, Late, Long Days & Nights

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Role Summary:-

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• The Post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives

• To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department

• To manage a group of patients

• To take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision

• To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers

• To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team

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Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

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• The post hold will demonstrate the skills for assessing and interpreting specialist, acute and other patient conditions, initiating actions as appropriate

• When rostered in charge take action to ensure safe staffing levels on each shift. When rostered in charge have an overview of all patients on the ward, receiving handover on all patients and able to give advice to other staff member

• Be responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of Professional Conduct and reflect the Trust’s policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• To facilitate the admission and discharge of patients liaising with other agencies to ensure continuity of care between hospital and community

• Will be required to be able to undertake a range of manual procedures including assistance with the movement of patients and equipment

• Frequent exposure to body fluid and unpleasant odours during the delivery of direct patient care

Requirements for a Medical Staffing Staff Nurse - Acute Stroke Unit:

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Person Specification

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Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration

• Degree in nursing

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute hospital setting

• Understanding of the modern NHS & UHNM strategy

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Desirable

• Experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute Stroke service

• To apply, please submit your application with a current CV.

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Benefits for you as an Staff Nurse - Acute Stroke Unit:

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• Weekly Pay.

• A range of payment options: PAYE, PSC/LTD and Umbrella.

• A dedicated team to support you and to manage your availability

• Access to additional voluntary free training and development

• Free uniform

• Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500* when you refer your friends to Medical Staffing