Bank Critical Care Nurse

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At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Are you an experienced intensive care nurse looking for bank work in a Critical Care setting ICU/HDU? We would love you to come and join our Critical Care Team at Epsom and St Helier University NHS Hospital. We have bank RN vacancies available for motivated and enthusiastic intensive care nurses. We currently provide 21 beds cross-site with the ability to flex beds depending on service needs.

STH ICU provides care for patients requiring emergency/scheduled surgery, acute medical patients and those requiring renal support. EGH HDU/ICU provides care for acute medical patients & those requiring elective surgery/enhanced recovery programme. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are team players and have excellent communication and time management skills. As a Bank RN you will be expected to provide high standards of holistic patient care, support the MDT and be involved in bedside teaching.

We believe in the importance of respect and caring for one another to ensure staff feel valued and supported at work.

Our benefits package includes

• Comprehensive induction and orientation programme
• Staff wellbeing service
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  Please note applicants must have completed a Specialist Critical Care Course (60 credits), hold a valid IV drug certificate, and have recent Critical Care experience in an acute care setting

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To exercise his/her professional skills in a manner congruent to the NMC’s position statement on the Scope of Professional Practice. To ensure that the unit interfaces with all other departments in a professional and productive manner at all times. To be a fully active and committed member of the multidisciplinary team operating on the Intensive Care and High Dependency Units.

Will keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to the speciality and current issues relating to the profession and the Trust. Inform manager when changes in circumstances occur which may affect safe and competent practice. Work with and support the critical care clinical governance structure to promote patient safety and quality of care. This includes reading all relevant governance reports and actions.

Report all incidents and serious untoward clinical incidents, complete relevant documentation, and co-operate with investigations as required. Ensure that all staff are aware of their legal responsibilities with regard to the prescription and administration and custody of drugs. Works towards achieving Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust objectives as laid out in the Nursing and Midwifery Strategy. Ensures that accurate records and information systems are maintained and that all staff are trained in the use of relevant IT systems.

To manage own workload, prioritising care with advice and supervision of a senior staff member.

• "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants…