Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse - Surgical Unit

Location
Job type Permanent
Salary £31531 - £42715 per annum
Consultant Vitor Rosado
Reference HQ00097981_1571241268

Sanctuary Health has a permanent job vacancy for a Senior Staff Nurse to work within a Surgical Unit based in Guernsey. The ideal candidates will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Nursing and be registered with the NMC.

The salary for this permanent Senior Staff Nurse role is £31,531 - £42,715 per annum.

Summary:

  • The Senior Staff Nurse acts as a leader, advisor and role model, ensuring appropriate standards of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care are delivered to patients/clients within their clinical setting, as well as, implementing and monitoring quality assurance initiatives including development of action plans and measuring outcomes.
  • You will regularly take charge of the ward, deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence and participate in the role of Duty Senior Nurse for the hospital.

Duties:

  • To undertake the assessment of patients/clients with complex care needs including individuals with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
  • To develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet these needs.
  • To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/client care.
  • To initiate risk assessment processes to determine risks to the health and well-being of patients/clients with complex care needs, taking relevant action to minimise these risks.
  • To lead a team of staff in emergency and other acute situations, ensuring that the patient's/client's needs are met and that significant others are supported.
  • To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify patient problems and guide decision-making processes. Within field of expertise, and organisational policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis.
  • To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity.
  • To independently liaise and communicate effectively with all members

Requirements of the Senior Staff Nurse:

  • You will be a registered nurse and will have a valid NMC pin.
  • A genuine commitment to adhering to the NMC Codes of Conduct and expanding your professional development.
  • Registered Nurse Qualification (RGN/RMN/RNLD).

Apply today:

This Senior Staff Nurse role is advertised by Victor Rosado; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.