Staff Nurse – Critical Care

What YOU’ll do

• To act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct at all times.
• To participate in the monitoring and evaluation of standards of care, using Fundamentals of Care as a framework, ensuring that corporate and nursing objectives are achieved.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, providing support to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To act as team leader in the supervision of the professional work of nursing staff at Band5 and below, exercising good leadership and control.
• To take charge of the unit on a regular basis.
• To liaise with all patients and their relatives, ensuring that they are kept informed of treatment and progress and to participate in the provision of advice and support.
• To adopt a pro‑active role in meeting the Clinical Governance agenda for critical care.
• To promote evidence‑based practice, and to take an active part in any relevant research/audits being undertaken.
• To participate in the discussion of clinical developments with the Matron and Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, and to assist in the implementation of changes benefiting the standards of care to patients.
• To inform senior nursing leadership of any complaints or adverse events received, reporting on the action taken, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• To ensure compliance with Infection Control standards, in line with Trust policy.
• To organise the reception of patients and visitors in accordance with recognised procedures.
• To ensure patients and relatives have access to medical staff to discuss treatment and progress.
• To arrange the care of patients’ property, with their permission, in accordance with policies and within the limits of hospital responsibilities.
• To maintain good liaison with other nursing units and hospital departments, both within Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and referring hospitals.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified nurse (degree/diploma) ‑ registered nurse on the appropriate part of the register
• Significant post‑registration experience/ qualification/training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
• Ward management experience
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
• Experience in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of supporting/managing a range of learners in practice
• Evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Ability to demonstrate clinical decision‑making and judgement
• Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
• Commitment to continuing professional development

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