Critical Care Nurse

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse Level 1 / Diploma / BSc in Nursing. Or
• Registered Nurse Level 2  – Relevant Competencies for the role.
• Must have experience in an intensive care setting
• Evidence of relevant clinical professional development preferably evidenced by certification RN with valid NMC Registration.
• Up-to-date knowledge in area of practice.
• Awareness of NMC Code of Accountability.
• Excellent clinical applied knowledge which is evidenced based and takes account of national best practice standards.
• Previous experience working within the acute healthcare sector.
• Experience of customer care, including interacting with challenging customers and situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills:
• Good team worker.
• Both punctual and reliable.

Duties of this role include:

• To ensure that standards of patient care are consistently maintained at all times in accordance with agreed operational policies and procedures.
• Working to maintain and enhance the customer service and satisfaction of service users.
• As a skilled member of the nursing team promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
• Be an advocate for patient care, searching for ways to improve the value and effectiveness of care and services delivered.
• Encouraging the development of research and audit based clinical practice.