Staff Nurse

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We are an 18 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward, providing care for patients admitted to the hospital as result of an emergency admission. The ward provides care for a variety of injuries including fractures, soft tissue trauma and spinal injuries.

Injuries can vary from relatively minor lacerations to complex road traffic trauma patients who require input from the plastic surgeons. We offer nurses a chance to develop their expertise in a range of orthopaedic skills within a friendly, welcoming team. Level 11 West is an ideal environment for both newly qualified nurses and for those wishing for gain experience within a new setting

We are able to offer opportunities for development and are in the process of developing an in-house accredited Orthopaedic module, which will be offered to Nurses working in the Trauma and Orthopaedic departments. We have a Practice Development Nurse to support you with your induction, learning new skills and ongoing daily support.

In addition there is a preceptorship programme in place within the trust for newly qualified nurses. We also offer the opportunity to undertake additional roles within the ward, such as link nurse roles, which will be supported with additional training.

Caring for predominantly orthoapedic patients. Some patients require surgical intervention, others are treated conservatively.

All trained members of staff are responsible for admitting and discharging patients, caring for patients pre and post operatively, administering medications, including IV therapy and blood products, monitoring and assessing wounds, communicating with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team.

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Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

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1. Is responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care and assists in the interpretation of data relevant to the patient’s condition and progress
2. Assists in the identification of patient problems and needs with the patient, their carers, senior nursing staff and other staff as appropriate
3. Identifies the priorities of care for patients
4. Identifies realistic goals for patients in care plans
5. Gives skilled care to patients and provides support to their carers
6. Administers drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines and the Trust’s Guidelines for the Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines
7. Changes care plans and goals according to evaluation and discussion with the multidisciplinary team
8. Demonstrates an understanding and skill in the care and management of the critically ill patient
9. Works closely with all members of the care team to ensure the needs of the critically ill patient are met