Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
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We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have at least 12 months full time or the equivalent hours of experience on an acute ward within the last 2 years, who are looking for their next challenge.
Role Overview
As a Registered Nurse on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will be invited to work within the integrated multidisciplinary team. In return the ICU will offer a commitment to your professional development by supporting comprehensive induction and orientation training. This will include a bespoke in-house critical care training programme that will help guide and develop you to become a skilled critical care nurse.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the assessment and planning of the care needs for critically ill patients and their relatives.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate care.
- Responsible for the care of critically ill patients and their families.
- Recognise and treat patients as individuals.
- Administer medications and treatment within local/national guidelines.
- Maintain Trust/NMC documentation.
- Demonstrate ability to meet our trust values.
- Have appropriate communication skills across the multi-functioning disciplinary team.
- Ensure patients receive compassionate care and maintain dignity.
- Act as a role model for junior staff.
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About the ICU
The ICU at Torbay Hospital is a 14-bedded mixed unit caring for patients who require ICU (level 3) and HDU (level 2) care. The ICU team works in a multidisciplinary, patient-centred way to ensure a high standard of patient care for both ICU and HDU patients and their families. There is a strong ethos of education and development with a focus on individual staff developing their skills and contributing to innovation in care.
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Why Work with Us
We strive to live by our trust values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Dawn Church
- Job Title: Senior Sister
- Email Address: dawn.church1@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01803 655555
Available: 9-5, Monday-Friday
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