| Position | Recovery Nurse – PACU (RGN) |
| Division | Theatres – Critical |
| Qualification | RGN |
| Placement | Agency – Days & Nights available |
| Salary scale | £17 – £34 ph |
Job Summary
- Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of care for patients undergoing theatre procedures
- Prepares and assembles theatre instruments / equipment
- Carries out nursing procedures
- May provide clinical supervision to other staff, students
- Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
Working with
Patients in Anaesthetics, Theatre or Recovery (Adult or Paediatric)
Qualifications
- Registered on the appropriate part of the NMC register for the assignment
- Assignments in Adult or Paediatric areas:
- RN (Adult) / RN1 / RN2
- Assignments in Paediatric areas:
- RN (Child) / RN8 Registered Nurse
Essential Skills & Abilities
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
- Able to assess patient conditions and monitor patients for adverse reactions
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to relate within the interdisciplinary team
- Able to communicate effectively information regarding the patient’s history, clinical procedures etc.
- Able to demonstrate reassurance, empathy and persuasion
- Able to function effectively as a team member
- Self-motivated, uses own initiative and will make decisions
- Able to organise, prioritised and adjust own workload in line with theatre list
- Prepares theatre equipment and instrumentation in accordance with theatre list
- Assists in the safe transfer and positioning of patients. Able to manoeuvre the patients safely using aids where appropriate
- Assists surgical medical team in a range of surgical procedures
- Able to supervise and demonstrate own activities to junior staff, students
- Time management and effective delegation skills IT skills
- Works well in stressful situations and able to respond effectively to challenging situations
- Maintains clear and accurate records of assessments made, nursing care and treatment delivered and how effective these have been
- Competent and effective clinical nursing skills including;
- IV cannulation, IV additives and administration of IV medicines (to have received appropriate training and assessment at the Authority where the assignment is taking place before being authorised to carry out these tasks at that Authority)
- Able to demonstrate safe use of patient equipment including infusion devices
- Ensure all patients and relatives are treated with respect and dignity at all times
Knowledge & Understanding
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for nursing care
- Understand the principles of confidentiality and how to handle information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Knows when information given them in confidence must be shared with their manager or members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Awareness and knowledge of current issues, protocols and policies in relation to protection of vulnerable adults and children
- Sensitive and responsive to the race, culture, religion, age, disability, gender and sexuality of the person receiving care, their relatives and representatives
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
- Understands and follows the Agency’s and Authority’s policies for reporting concerns, responding incidents, seeking guidance and complaints handling.
- Complies at all times with Health and Safety regulations and takes responsibility for health and safety of self and others at all times.
- Works according to the NMC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives.
- Able to recognise and work within the limits of own competence and deliver care based on best available evidence or best practice
The Rewards
We like to think that our greatest benefit is the friendly, efficient and personal service we offer each of our agency employees, closely followed by the understanding of how important it is to have a work and home life balance, sourcing you work for the number of hours you need.
- Top market rates rates of pay
- Fast and efficient registration
- Flexible hours and shift patterns
- PAYE Weekly payroll + Ltd & Umbrella options
- Pay advices with detail every shift
- Discounted Mandatory Training
- On-going training and personal development
- Optional stakeholder group pension scheme
- Your own online Care Online account, to fully manage your account 24/7
