Critical care Nurse

Work with us and develop specialist skills in the management of advanced Critical Care therapies for critically ill adults.

Candidates will ideally have prior experience in recovery or critical care nursing. Experience in cardiac nursing is desirable although not essential. We require all applicants to have experience as a registered nurse in an acute surgical setting.

Induction and training will be tailored to suit the individual candidate’s needs and provide support for those with minimal experience of caring for level 2 & 3 patients.

The unit offers a variety of development opportunities to successful candidates, including critical care diploma/degree modules as well as a range of in‑house study days. The post is working within Critical Care at the Royal Brompton Hospital in Elizabeth Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the ward manager and multi‑disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.

To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of student nurses and unqualified staff in Critical Care.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with provisions of preceptorship/mentorship.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.

• Elizabeth Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit
• We are an 18 beds level 2 and 3 cardio‑respiratory critical care unit
• We are a specialist centre for adult congenital heart disease and lung conditions such as interstitial lung disease and cystic fibrosis.
• The critical care nurse will be working in our state‑of‑the‑art facilities and able to offer level 2 and 3 nursing to patients post‑surgery. Some patients may require support of the following devices:
• Cardiac output monitoring
• Non‑invasive and invasive ventilation
• Impella
• Intra‑aortic balloon pump
• Hemofiltration
• Advanced pain relief techniques
• Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard.
• Under supervision participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards.
• Under the supervision of the Sister/Charge Nurse contribute to and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards of care.
• In conjunction with the staff team contribute to developing and maintaining a ward/department ethos and provide a standard approach to the delivery of excellent nursing care.
• Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day‑to‑day clinical issues an understanding of evidence‑based practice.
• To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
• To be aware of the Trust's framework of clinical governance within the ward or department area, seeking advice or guidance where necessary.
• Identify and report clinical risks to the ward/departmental manager/modern matron so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
• To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well‑being of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary.
• Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
• To take charge, whilst being supervised, of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients and/or ward or department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need for a shift.
• Collaborating with other members of the ward team to ensure that the patients' needs are met to a consistently high standard.
• To delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care (for example when taking supervised charge or as a link nurse).
• To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff in line with national strategy requirements.
• Demonstrate research awareness when carrying out patient care.

• To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients,…