Staff Nurse
Posted 4 hours 16 minutes ago by NHS
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 8
Job Description
Role Overview 
The Leeds Renal Peritoneal Dialysis Unit at St James's Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking registered nurse Band 5 to join its busy team. The service treats and supports patients in home dialysis care and will involve work in hospital and community settings. The unit is open 7 days a week - Monday to Friday 8:00-18:00 and Saturday - Sunday 8:00-16:00 - requiring early, late and weekend rotation shifts.
Key Responsibilities- Provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
- Deliver care without supervision both in hospital and community settings.
- Be a car driver (essential for the post).
- Take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.
- Participate in in service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students.
- Serve as the prime care provider for a group of patients.
- Promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.
- Maintain personal development and comply with PPE wearing requirements as appropriate.
- Valid NMC registration.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
The post requires a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Contact: Senior Sister Angela Hardy - email: - phone: .