Staff Nurse - Leigh Ward 3

To admit patients for surgery and deliver pre and post op nursing care followed by effective discharge planning for a wide range of nursing services . You will work along side a team of experienced day case nurses and clinicians who aim to deliver a safe and effective, patient focused service.
Under the supervision of the Ward Leaders, the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that a safe, and high standard of care is provided to all patients.

Working for our organisation
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society., + To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
+ Performs well within a multi-disciplinary team.
+ Upholds NMC Code of Conduct.
+ Adheres to Trust policies and procedures
+ Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
+ Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
+ To be sensitive to the needs of patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity.
+ To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation
+ To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained.
+ To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors.
+ In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients.
+ To communicate effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team regarding patient
care.
+ To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.
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Recruitment Information for Candidates

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our enthusiastic team on Ward 3 (Surgical Day Case Unit). The patient centred team focus on safely admitting all surgical elective patients and recovering patient's postoperatively, leading up to their discharge home. We cover a variety of surgical specialities including ENT, breast, urology, colorectal, gynaecology, general surgery, plastics, vascular, ophthalmology and pain. As a department our nursing team deliver high standards of care, we are looking for a conscientious, reliable and energetic person to join our team.
We are looking to recruit to a 32 hour per week post, Monday - Sunday.