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Senior Staff Nurse, Emergency Department, Guernsey

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Senior Staff Nurse, Emergency Department, Guernsey

  • Senior Staff Nurse, Emergency Department, Guernsey
  • Channel Islands/Guernsey
  • To Be Advised
  • To be advised

Job Description

Location Overview: If you want the adventure of Island life but not too far from home then Guernsey is for you. But what is island life? Think of a community where people are easy going and friendly. Guernsey is 24 square miles so there is NO RUSH Hour. Transportation is either by bus, bike or car. The beach is everywhere and restaurants are a way of life. Beautiful and tranquil! Think British with a French flair.

 

Job Overview: Our client is seeking a n Emergency Department Senior Staff Nurse to join their team. As team leader the post holder will regularly take charge of the Emergency Department and requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure in an adapting environment. The post holder is expected to demonstrate portfolio evidence of training and development specific to emergency nursing, to include ALS/EPLS and ideally ATNC. Proficiency in cannulation, venepuncture and plastering is expected. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care without supervision. Supervision of junior staff is a key component, and you will be involved in induction of new staff and be a sound role model.


Job Summary: Primary Duties:

  • To undertake the assessment of patients/clients with complex care needs including individuals with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
  • To develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet these needs.
  • To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/client care.
  • To take a lead in the promotion of the health and well-being of clients/patients and their significant others, ensuring that health promotion is incorporated in the planning and delivery of care.
  • To act as a supervisor to staff working within the area.
  • To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to students and other learners.
  • To contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members.
  • To co-ordinate a team of staff, ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed within the team and any work-related issues raised by the team are addressed.
  • To ensure team members are aware of organisational objectives, policies and procedures and the implications they have for their practice.
  • To act as an advocate for patients/clients, significant others and more junior staff members.
  • To ensure written communication complies with organisational and professional standards.
  • In conjunction with the audit department, initiate and undertake clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards of practice.
  • Other duties as required, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but mainly to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post.

Benefits Include:

  • Enjoy the laid back lifestyle, surrounded by picturesque beaches.
  • Competitive salaries for nurses bands 5 to 8
  • Low tax (tax rate of 20%)
  • Assistance with flight over
  • Subsidized accommodation
  • A payment of £1,167 will be paid every February to all full-time staff who have been in the post for 12 months as at 31st January. Pro-rata payments will be made to those with less than 12 months service and those working part-time.
  • Additional bonus of £3,000 payable after two and again after four years of continuous service

 

Experience and Education Requirements

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of CPD at Diploma Level
  • Minimum of 2 years recent experience within Emergency Care
  • European paediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (Desirable)
  • Advanced Life Support Provider (Desirable)
  • Trauma Intermediate Life Support course (Desirable)
  • Mentorship or teaching qualification (Desirable)