Description:
As a Cardiac Staff Nurse, you’ll work as part of a close-knit team providing excellent patient focused care within the 33-bed medical ward which consists of both Neuro and Cardiac patients. As a Cardiac Staff Nurse, you will be a caring and compassionate nurse, delivering a high standard of care to our patients. We value all our people and will provide you support and a great place to work.
What You'll Do
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care for patients.
- Participate in the delivery of a consistent, safe service in all aspects of the patient journey whilst demonstrating a culture of customer service.
- Act as a Link Nurse in a designated area reporting to and from meetings / training updates.
- Practice multidisciplinary team care and contribute actively towards its successful management.
- Recognise the needs for DOL’s assessments, mental capacity assessment and ‘simple’ and ‘complex’ safeguarding referrals and highlight any concerns.
- Have a working knowledge of emergency policies including cardiac arrest and fire.
- Deputise for the Senior Staff Nurse in their absence.
- Undertake clinical duties in any area that is reasonably requested ensuring that you practice within your professional competencies and abilities.
- Maintain positive working relationships with all Consultants, ensuring individual Consultant protocols are utilised.
- Ensure that supplies are adequate, and equipment is in working order.
What You’ll Bring
- Registered General Nurse and NMC PIN required.
- Nursing experience in a Cardiac Unit, ICU, or a Medical Ward within an acute hospital.
- Experience of working with cardiac patients; cardiac ablation, aortic stenosis, CABG, and heart failure.
- Competent with ECG’s, IV Administration of Drugs, CPAP, AIRVO and PICC lines.
- Essential with Phlebotomy and Cannulation.
- Pleasant and cheerful manner, being supportive and approachable.