Outpatients Staff Nurse
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| Profession Nurses | Job Type Permanent |
| Grade 5, 6 | Specialty General Nursing |
| Region Outer London, Inner London, South East, South | Contact Name Gary Tatham |
| Contact Telephone 0207 959 1163 | |
Description
We are presently looking for 2 experienced Outpatient Nurses for a private hospital in North East London.
The hospital is easily accessible from the Central Line also with excellent bus links. The hospital deals with various types of surgery, namely orthopaedics, urology, general, ophthalmics, oral and ENT.
Essential details of the job as listed below:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
§ To work with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff.
§ To carry out patient assessments and ensure that patients are medically fit for the surgery.
§ To be responsible for initiating discharge planning arrangements and undertaking care activities when required.
§ Undertake assessment of baseline observations, referring problems to relevant members of primary and secondary health care teams, taking appropriate remedial action and ensuring patients are followed-up appropriately. Following clinical assessment make appropriate recommendations regarding patient’s medical fitness for surgery, including suspension and referral of patients.
§ To provide patients who have been assessed with expert knowledge and health promotion advice, initiating discharge planning.
Education, Research and Audit Responsibilities
§ To maintain personal/professional development, clinical knowledge and skills.
§ To be aware of current advances in clinical care and to develop research awareness in self and others in order to improve the clinical environment.
§ To participate in the supervising and teaching of other staff and students in the department.
§ To contribute to developing the clinical learning environment in the departments.
§ To be involved in relevant project work in the clinic and share your findings with other members of the team.
§ To attend meetings and feedback information to other staff.
Management Responsibilities
§ To assist with co-ordinating the clinics and ensure their smooth running.
§ Record outcome of the assessment clinic.
§ Act in a manner that supports equality and diversity.
- To contribute towards an efficient, therapeutic and safe environment in the clinic.
§ To ensure that all equipment is maintained and used safely .
§ To be aware of budgetary constraints when planning and carrying out nursing care.
§ To adhere to the guidelines set by the NMC “Code of Professional Conduct”.
§ To be aware of treatment centre, company and national guidelines and policies.
You will be offered a very competitive salary and benefits package along with continuing professional development.
You must have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, full rights to work in the UK as work permits cannot be issued and full NMC registration.
For more information, please call Gary on 0207 959 1163 or email your CV to gary.tatham@pulsestaffing.co.uk