- Carry out complex assessments of patients conditions and needs, planning and documenting appropriate care regime.
- Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies on the ward whilst interpreting information and taking appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
- Promote effective and appropriate discharge/transfer as part of the MDT.
- Current professional registration with NMC
- Professional nursing qualification at degree level
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
- Experienced in successfully implementing change management strategies
- Experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in a clinical setting
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Competence in cannulation and venepuncture
- Ability to administer meds including transfusion of bloods/products
Senior Staff Nurse - Redruth, United Kingdom - Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new and refreshing challenge? Are you looking to progress within your career? Then this job advert is for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen on Lanyon Stroke Unit, we are a 22 bedded unit providing stroke rehabilitation to our community.
Based in Cornwall, the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit is a fast-paced ward with a wide variety of patients coming through our doors that are in need of acute medical interventions and stroke rehabilitation goals. Our unit is continuously developing therefore, this job role will enable you to gain a wealth of knowledge and skills that will extend daily along with developing your leadership and management skills.
If you have an interest in stroke and would like to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team we would love to hear from you.
Opportunities for self development and stroke specific training available and supported.
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About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
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