Job Title: Learning Disabilities Senior Staff Nurse
Department: Health and Community Services
Location: Jersey
Type: Permanent
Salary: £48,986 - £55,293 per annum
Job Purpose:
This role operates within both acute and community healthcare settings, encompassing a variety of clinical areas. As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for meticulously planning and delivering high-quality care, ensuring the needs of patients are met to the fullest extent. Acting as a role model, you will collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure seamless continuity in patient care. Additionally, you will provide supervision, guidance, and training to Healthcare Assistants.
Job Specific Outcomes:
- Demonstrate adherence to the NMC Code (2015) guidelines, fostering trust and credibility among patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge within the professional discipline, sharing clinical insights and experiences.
- Contribute to creating a therapeutic environment for patients, actively participating in the development of care philosophies.
- Develop and maintain a professional portfolio showcasing continuous acquisition of skills and knowledge.
- Coordinate individual patient or patient group care, crafting comprehensive care plans to achieve treatment goals.
- Enhance nursing practice through evidence-based approaches and participation in clinical audit activities.
- Uphold and set standards within the clinical area, actively engaging in infection prevention measures.
- Provide high-quality advice and act as a health promoter to patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Take responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of all individuals under care, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and demonstrate leadership when necessary.
- Foster collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary team, providing effective supervision to junior staff.
- Pursue opportunities for personal and professional development, actively engaging in performance review processes and lifelong learning initiatives.
- Assist junior staff in identifying and meeting learning objectives through effective teaching methods.
- Contribute to the physical environment and risk management plan development within the area.
- Participate in ongoing infection control audits and adhere to changing practice demands.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- 1st Level Registered Nurse with NMC Registration.
- Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in general nursing.
- Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015).
- Ability to manage risks and handle complaints.
- Excellent communication and team-working skills.
- Basic keyboard skills.
Desirable:
- Commitment to or possession of a Level 2 vocational award in health and social care.
- Teaching and mentorship qualification.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
