Registered Nurse – Totnes Hospital

You will be responsible for the provision of care as part of a team on a 16 bedded unit for people from 18 years upwards. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and be able to communicate with internal and external partners as required.

Working with your team to take charge of a cohort of patients and as appropriate to act up to take charge of the unit in the absence of senior staff and be part of internal rotation to support 24-hour care within the unit.

• To work as a registered nurse within a team responsible to the team leader / shift coordinator caring for patients and their carer’s
• To fully utilise the learning opportunities available. You will gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients and their carer’s and to develop a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver nursing care
• To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer’s, visitors and staff
• To comply with the Trust’s values and expected behaviours
• To support in the assessment, implementation and review of holistic patient requirements. Being able to delegate where appropriate to colleagues to support in the provision of safe care for patients
• To administer medication safely and with due diligence and monitor effectiveness or manage any adverse reaction within own abilities
• To have a high level of communication skill that can be adapted to meet the needs of the situation and person
• To be able to maintain written records that are legible

Why Work With Us

Totnes hospital is a 16 bedded community hospital with an outpatient’s clinic and MIU.

Our busy community hospital is currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated trained nurse to join our existing team working nights or days and the hours you wish to work to be discussed at the interview.

You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. If you are motivated and can work well as part of a team you could be what we are looking for and we welcome your application.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracey Cunningham Job title: Clinical Matron Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01803 862622