Job summary
Kernowflex (Bank) Staff Nurse
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our flexible workforce supporting the hospital and colleagues to provide excellent patient care.
There are full and part time opportunities available working various shift patterns including weekends, nights and bank holidays.
This is a Zero hours contract
Main duties of the job
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, provide a high standard of compassionate patient centred care, lead and supervise the work of other qualified and unqualified staff within the team and communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse or Clinical Matron.
About us
In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
Competitive rates of pay with increments.
Access to the NHS pension scheme.
Opportunities to work across various departments and sites, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience.
Unsocial hours enhancements (where applicable).
A flexible working pattern to suit you.
Opportunities for further training (all paid for) and progression into permanent posts.
Paid annual leave quarterly pro rate of working time directives.
Weekly pay.
A comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training.
Plus, when you go home, you can relax in the most amazing countryside and coastal environments - work-life balance here in Cornwall is unrivalled.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nursing :
To provide the highest standard of evidence based / research informed nursing care for all patients and to plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
To supervise and support members of the ward team to ensure that all patients receive the appropriate care and maintain a compassionate, caring and safe environment for all.
To act as an advocate for the patients and their families and or carers, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.
To plan effective discharge from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary.
To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide research informed, evidence based nursing care. This includes expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate competency based training.
To be competent and compliant in the administration of medicines in line with Trust policy.
To use electronic patient systems i.e. PAS in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
Managerial :
To co-ordinate care involving members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that planned care / treatments are carried out and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patients condition.
To be productive and cost efficient in the delivery of patient centred care.
To assist in ensuring that patient safety is a key priority within the daily discharge of duty: actively participating in clinical audit / research, clinical risk and quality issues and the reporting and management of incidents.
In the absence of senior staff take charge of the shift. This would include maintaining the correct skill mix of staff for patient dependency, bed management, utilisation of time and equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nursing :
To provide the highest standard of evidence based / research informed nursing care for all patients and to plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
To supervise and support members of the ward team to ensure that all patients receive the appropriate care and maintain a compassionate, caring and safe environment for all.
To act as an advocate for the patients and their families and or carers, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.
To plan effective discharge from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary.
To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide research informed, evidence based nursing care. This includes expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate competency based training.
To be competent and compliant in the administration of medicines in line with Trust policy.
To use electronic patient systems i.e. PAS in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
Managerial :
To co-ordinate care involving members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that planned care / treatments are carried out and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patients condition.
To be productive and cost efficient in the delivery of patient centred care.
To assist in ensuring that patient safety is a key priority within the daily discharge of duty: actively participating in clinical audit / research, clinical risk and quality issues and the reporting and management of incidents.
In the absence of senior staff take charge of the shift. This would include maintaining the correct skill mix of staff for patient dependency, bed management, utilisation of time and equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
Skills
Essential
- Good record keeping skills, ability to plan, prioritize and evaluate nursing care in accordance with NMC Principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
Skills
Essential
- Good record keeping skills, ability to plan, prioritize and evaluate nursing care in accordance with NMC Principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).