Staff Nurse

Narayana Health; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking nurses to deliver effective patient care. The ideal candidates should hold a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in nursing and possess registration with the local nursing council. Fresh graduates, as well as those with 1-2 years of experience, are encouraged to apply. Key responsibilities include adhering to organizational policies and participating in quality management and patient education. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Valid registration in the state Nursing Council from where B.Sc. Nursing / GNM was completed.
• Freshers / candidates with 1 or 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere and comply with Organization Regulations and Administrative Policies.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in all aspects of patient care.
• Evaluate the quality of care and assess nursing intervention impacts.
• Educate patients and families.
• Monitor performance indicators for quality improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing principles

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Punctuality

Empathy

Education

Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Job Responsibilities

General Responsibility

• Adhere and comply with Organization Regulations and Administrative Policies.
• Adhere and comply with policies and procedure related to patient care, infection control, patient safety and accreditation standard.

Care Delivery

• Demonstrate clinical competence in all aspects of patient care.
• Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of care and assess the impact of nursing intervention as appropriate.
• Assessment and reassessment of pain and management of pain
• Ensure compliance with all policy and procedure for medication management.
• Explain plan of care to patient and family.
• Document all patients records as per policies and standards.
• Educate patient and family as required
• Ensure the involvement of the patient, family and significant others in the patient’s care.

Quality Management

• Monitor clinical and other established performance indicators to ensure ongoing quality Improvement.
• Follow international patient safety goals.
• Report all near miss, sentinel events and any other incidents.
• Always maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Comply with all quality standards as decided by organization for patient safety and quality of care

Training and Development

• Participate and contribute in scheduled in service training programs like ACLS, BLS, PALS,NALS(If applicable), CNEs, conferences etc.,

Functional Area Responsibility

• Perform Cardiovascular assessment.
• Assess and interpret Intra Cranial Pressure and Glasgow Coma Scale.
• Haematoma management and post op care.
• Nursing management of patients on ventilator.
• Manage IV fluid calculations and drug calculations.
• Ability to take Care of Intravenous lines and Central lines,
• Perform Endotracheal and oral suctioning.
• Awareness on DVT prophylaxis and FAST HUG protocols.
• Assisting for pace maker insertion and assisting Different modes of Oxygenation.
• Thrombophlebitis and Nursing management.
• Perform drainage, ROMOVAC drain monitoring and intake and output documentation.
• Storage, administration and disposal of Narcotics.

Candidate Requirements

Education:

Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Registration:

Valid registration in the state Nursing Council from where B.Sc. Nursing / GNM was completed.

Experience:

Freshers / candidates with 1 or 2 years of experience

Knowledge & Skills Required:

Knowledge of nursing principles, techniques and procedures for the delivery of effective patient care. Good communication & interpersonal skills. Be proactive, punctual and empathetic.

N.B

The above also includes any other job assigned from time to time.

I do hereby declare that the Job Responsibilities are properly explained to me during Induction/ Appraisal/ Redesignation and understood by me. I will try to deliver the best by meeting the mentioned standards.