£22.13k – £28.75k per annum
RGN Registered General Nurse Band 5 Old Age /Dementia Psychiatry in NHS North Wales United Kingdom via Workplace Doctors on a fixed term / permanent basis.
***Location: NHS North Wales United Kingdom
***Speciality: Old Age /Dementia Psychiatry
***Nurse Grade: RGN Registered General Nurse Band 5
***Duration: Fixed Term / Permanent
***Pay Rate: £Negotiable (dependent on experience £22,128 rising to £28,746) + Overtime Payments
***Start Date: Flexible
***NMC Registration Required (Nursing & Midwifery Council) Essential
*** IELTS (English Language) Essential for overseas qualified professionals
OVERVIEW
Treats patients who are sick or injured, gives advice and emotional support to patients and their families, provides doctor assistance, and takes care of patient paperwork.
TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP (formerly Work Permit)
Applications form nurses who require a Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK, we welcome and will consider all nurses with appropriate experience alongside all EU and UK trained nurses, upon appointment the relevant paperwork will be issued to the successful applicant- if required
DUTIES (guideline only)
Provide care to patients and residents based on their care plan outlined by their doctor
Accurately monitor and record observations on patients’ conditions
Maintain accurate records of residents care, financial procedures, and medication administration
Identify care planning needs
Carry out risk assessment
Record patients’ vital signs and medical information
Re-evaluate patient care plan as conditions change
Consult and coordinate with other healthcare team members
Direct or supervise less experienced nursing staff
Monitor patients’ diet and exercise
Prepare patients and assist with treatments, surgery, or exams as needed
Manage stocks of supplies
Ensure storage and disposal of medication is carried out according to policy
Participate in clinical improvements and offer ideas on clinical and non-clinical policies
Assist with the investigation of complaints by patients or family members
Maintain continuing education and licensing requirements
Report any issues that arose during each shift
gain the trust and confidence of each patient
write patient care plans
implement plans through tasks such as preparing patients for operations, wound treatment and monitoring pulse, blood pressure and temperature
observe and record the condition of patients
check and administer drugs and injections
set up drips and blood transfusions
assist with tests and evaluations
carry out routine investigations
respond quickly to emergencies
plan discharges from hospital and liaise with GPs and social workers
reassure patients and their relatives and be good at communicating with them
advocate on behalf of patients
educate patients about their health – this may include running clinics and education sessions on topics such as diabetes, weight loss and quitting smoking- dependant on your area of speciality
organise staff and prioritising busy workloads
mentor student and junior nurses
maintain patient records
make ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality.
SALARY
The salary is based on the national salary scale.
A Fully qualified nurses start on salaries of £22,128 rising to £28,746 on Band 5 of the NHS Agenda for Change Pay Rates. Salaries in London attract a high-cost area supplement.
OVERTIME
Payments for unsocial hours are made to NHS staff
The NHS offers a pension scheme, sickness and maternity benefits. Nurses employed outside the NHS may not have the same terms in relation to pension provision or benefits, but may be offered other incentives such as private health insurance or, occasionally, a company car for senior roles.
Income data from NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Pay Rates. Figures are intended as a guide only.
Nurse Skills and Qualifications:
Registration as a Registered General Nurse or Similar Qualifications; Current Registration With the NMC; IV Skills, Including Syringe Driver Training and Venepuncture Training; At Least 1 Year Nursing Experience; Experience Recording Accurate Records; Ability to Work as Part of a Team; Supportive and Motivated; Great Communication Skills; Mentorship Skills; Computer Literate; Ability to Cope in a Crisis; Ability to Demonstrate Ethical Values and Ongoing Professional and Personal Growth; Ability to Work on Feet for Long Periods of Time
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
****Ability to act part of a team
****Ability to cope with a varying work load
****IELTS English Language (IELTS overall score 7.0 with 6.5 in each module) Overseas qualified
****NMC Registration Essential (Nursing & Midwifery Council) We can provide guidance if you need.
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