Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Glasgow is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide care for patients with critical illnesses in the MICU. The role involves adhering to patient safety standards, participating in training programs, and demonstrating clinical proficiency. Candidates should have a diploma or bachelor’s degree in nursing, with a valid registration from the state Nursing Council. Freshers and candidates with 1-2 years of experience are welcome to apply. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing principles, techniques and procedures for effective patient care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be proactive, punctual, and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with various critical illnesses.
• Adhere to organization regulations and standards.
• Ensure quality management and patient safety.
• Participate in training programs such as ACLS, BLS, etc.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing principles

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and punctual

Empathy

Education

Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Valid registration in the state Nursing Council

Job description

Job Responsibilities

To provide care for patients with various critical illness in MICU.

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

• Demonstrate knowledge on Hypothermia protocol, Endotracheal suctioning and oral suctioning.
• Perform Drainage, ROMOVAC drain monitoring and documentation.
• ABG collection and analysis.
• Evaluate Thrombophlebitis and nursing management.
• Evaluate Intra Cranial Pressure and Glasgow Coma Scale.
• Knowledge on Personal Protective Equipment & Post Exposure Prophylaxis.
• Demonstrate a knowledge on activating code blue / code stroke.
• Identify Bedsore, Braden scale and Hyperglycemia.
• Care for patients on ECMO.

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.