Critical Care Nurse

2 weeks ago


Barnet, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

Job Overview:

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Critical Care Nurse to join our team. As a Critical Care Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Assess patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
  • Manage critical care therapies, including endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, artificial ventilation, invasive cardiac monitoring, and inotropic therapy.
  • Develop skills in analysing and interpreting complex data derived from patient monitoring and plan appropriate care.
  • Undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure adherence to these procedures and policies.
  • Communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding assessment, care, and treatment.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation.
  • Liaise with the multidisciplinary team and the Critical Care Outreach team to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for patients being discharged to wards/referring hospitals.
  • Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to The Royal Free NHS Trust Barnet's policy and procedures, including intra-venous medication and epidural analgesia.

Management Responsibilities:

  • Act as a buddy and assist new staff members of the ward team.
  • Liaise with other hospital staff and departments to promote and maintain effective working relationships, ensuring high standards of care and service.
  • Maintain a safe environment for all staff, patients, and visitors and ensure that all equipment is safe and in working order.
  • Show awareness of budget implications and maximise cost effectiveness.
  • Be responsible for reporting incidents and potential risks to the senior sister/charge nurse.

Leadership:

  • Act as an appropriate and effective visible role model at all times, with support from the ward sister/charge nurse.
  • Act as an effective co-mentor and preceptor of HCAs, pre-registration students, supervised practice, and return to practice staff as required.

Education Responsibilities:

  • Attend mandatory training and participate in continuing development and appropriate education.
  • Assist with the education of pre-registration students and healthcare assistants in collaboration with the ward team.
  • Participate in local teaching programmes.
  • Provide relevant health education and information about patients' treatment in hospital.

Research and Development:

  • Be aware of the research process and current trends.
  • Under supervision of the Sister/Charge Nurse, participate in the review, development, and audit of research-based policies and procedures relating to Intensive Care.

Professional Responsibilities:

  • Always behave in a manner that is professional, positive, and polite.
  • The post holder is required to act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, with particular reference to limitations of competence and conduct.
  • Participate in personal development planning.
  • Keep abreast of updated clinical practices, guidelines, and policies.

General Responsibilities:

  • Safeguard at all times, confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.
  • Avoid behaviour which discriminates against service users and fellow employees/potential employees on the grounds of sex, sexuality, marital status, race, age, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, or disability.
  • Be aware of the responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), and ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, service users, and visitors.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to the Trust's child protection policies.

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