Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Critical Care Staff Nurse
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We are looking for exceptional and committed Band 5 nurses
We are looking for exceptional and committed Band 5 nurses to provide outstanding care for our complex patients. If you are eager to learn and develop new skills, have good communication and assessment skills and would relish a challenging opportunity in Critical Care this is the post you have been waiting for.
Adult Critical Care Comprises Of Three Main Units
Adult Intensive Care (AICU – QMC), a 29-bedded Intensive Care Unit which facilitates the treatment of seriously ill patients with failure of one or more organ systems.
High Dependency Unit (HDU/E12 – QMC) has 20 beds and is an area which facilitates the care of patients who require high dependency nursing.
Specialties for both units include neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, major trauma, hepatobiliary, vascular, spinal, ENT and maxillo-facial surgery.
Critical Care Department (CCD – City Campus) is a 17 bedded purpose built unit comprised of intensive care and high dependency beds. Specialities catered for include: thoracics, burns, haematology, oncology, gastroenterology, renal, upper GI surgery, respiratory, general medical and surgical patients.
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It is mandatory that you rotate to all of the critical care units and that you work both days and night shifts.
Please note this advert may close early if demand is high. You will also be expected to attend the interview face to face.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for providing care for patients who are Critically ill. The patients may have failure of one or more organs and require varying amounts of support. They may be mechanically ventilated and sedated or be on high amounts of oxygen. They may have invasive lines, needing inotropic infusions and will be closely monitored. Some patient may require additional support such as hemofiltration.
You will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care in a timely manner. You will work closely with your team.
After a settling in period you will be expected to mentor students and will be encouraged to join a link team or be involved with projects.
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About Us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: MELANIE ADAMS
- Job title: Sister Critical Care
- Email address: melanie.adams9@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07483175771
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