Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

States of Guernsey

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

It is expected that as a result of general training and experience Band 5 registered nurses are able to supervise and participate in the professional and skills development of qualified and unqualified nursing staff. By demonstrating knowledge and competence in relation to firmly established procedures and policies they shall also assist newly appointed nursing staff to progress to the same level of competence.

Main duties of the job

As an effective role model the post holder shall:

Be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for patients
Deliver care in accordance with current ward philosophy
Adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines contained within the States of Guernsey Policy Folders
Act as a clinical supervisor and preceptor to develop skills of first and second level nurses, and nursing auxiliaries
Act as a key figure in assisting new staff complete orientation and induction programmes.

About us

The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.

Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.

We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.

As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,744 to £49,970 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0005-25-0055

Job locations

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRACTICE AND PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING:

Understand and adhere to the principles contained within the ward philosophy.

Show an awareness and work towards meeting the agreed aims and objectives of the ward.

Put into practice the theory and principles of the agreed nursing model.

Manage total care of a group of patients within sphere of competence.

Supervise the practise of newly qualified and unqualified staff.

Ensure communication given to and received from other members of the multi-disciplinary team is effective.

Ensure positive outcomes by putting into everyday working practice the structure and process to meet agreed standards for nursing care.

Be conversant with and adhere to Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.

Comply with the locally agreed framework for scope of professional practice.

Undertake nursing procedures in accordance with the Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide direction by acting as a named assessor facilitating junior staff nurses and learners to complete approved competency programmes.

Act as facilitator to qualified and unqualified nursing staff providing them with the opportunity to achieve objectives of learning contracts to attain specific competences.

Maintain and develop own skills to promote evidence based practice.

Supervise patients in all aspects of their care giving professional advice and guidance where needed.

Recognise own limitations by referring when necessary to other more experienced nurses.

Participate in clinical supervision.

ROLE DEVELOPMENT:

Through the avenue of formal appraisal and performance interviews agree targets that enhance professional development to meet personal and organisational objectives.

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Team Leader and provide professional support to the post holder.

In the absence of the Team Leader, co-ordinate and provide leadership to the team.

Demonstrate an understanding and provide professional support to key members of the multi-disciplinary team.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare and safety of patients, staff and personal self in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (General) Guernsey 1987 document.

Report accidents and untoward incidents to appropriate personnel and complete relevant documentation.

Observe safe moving and handling policies, procedures and guidelines including location and effective use of equipment. Safely undertake approved moving and handling techniques.

Understand the content and principles contained within the Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Do Not Resuscitate Policies. Be proficient in basic life support techniques and know the location and effective use of resuscitation equipment.

Pay due regard to fire safety regulations and content of States of Guernseys policies including location and effective use of equipment.

Understand and comply with the policies and procedures laid out in the approved Infection Control Manual.

Ensure safe use and maintenance of ward equipment giving due regard to associated risk, health and safety and decontamination procedures.

Understand the purpose of the Major Incident Procedure and in particular the role of the nurse in charge of own work location.

Attend mandatory update sessions for Fire Safety, Basic Life Support and Safe Moving and Handling as defined in the appropriate policies.