Temporary Staff Nurse – PACU

• Proficiency and competence within PACU/Recovery nursing practice;
  
• Work independently without any supervision;
  
• Exemplar of CCL values of Quality and Safety, Empathy, Teamwork, Integrity, Inclusion and Innovation
  
• A “Can Do” attitude
  
  Working in the PACU, the unit will cater a multispecialty patient cohort requiring both complex surgical and medical interventions. A mixture of long (11.5/9.5 hours) and short (7.5 hours) shifts are worked on by the nursing staff from Monday to Friday with some Saturday working requirement.
  
  Job Responsibilities:
  
  Clinical

• Responsible for the planning and delivery of patient care whilst ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge within the PACU
  
• To act as advocate for patients at all times, whilst ensuring a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and having a regard for their beliefs and customs.
  
• Recognises, responds to and appropriately manages emergency situations.
  
• Carry out the following nursing procedure and treatment in accordance to policies and procedures as a minimum standard within the PACU upon successful completion of competency documents:
  
• Airway Management
  
• Immediate post anaesthetic/surgical emergency algorithms
  
• Safely administer medication and blood products as required
  
• Safe admission and discharge of patients
  
• High dependency nursing care
  
• Routine specialty specific post-anaesthetic/surgical care (e.g. Colorectal, Upper GI, Vascular, Thoracic, Neurosurgical, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, ENT, Urology)
  
• Complete all pertinent nursing documentation relevant to practice
  
• Maintain standards of infection control and prevention at all times
  
  Professional

• Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors.
  
• Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
  
• Successfully complete and pass all competency assessment document and required mandatory training as required for the post within the agreed time frame (ideally within the probationary period)
  
• Will have read and understood all relevant policies and procedures identified by the line manager that is in scope of practice and will act in accordance with it (i.e. Data Protection/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles/ Health and Safety and/or others).
  
• Maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors.
  
• Practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner
  
• Communicate effectively with patients and fellow caregivers appropriately at all times
  
• Report/escalate any incidents immediately to senior staff
  
• Additional responsibilities may include:
  
• Taking charge of the unit in the absence of a senior staff nurse;
  
• Mentoring new starters/ students;
  
• Perform clinical audits;
  
• Any other duties as required by the Charge Nurse

• RGN level 1 (minimum)
  
  Certifications:
  
  
• Current adult nursing registration (First Level) through the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) required with no practice restrictions - Essential
  
• Post graduate certifications/courses completed related to the post will be advantageous but not essential
  
  Languages:
  
• Ability to speak and write in English is required.
  
  Complexity of Work:
  
  
• Ability to work autonomously and also within a team environment where appropriate
  
• Ability to prioritise workload in a complex environment and work under pressure where required, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
  
• Can effectively manage and respond to patients and visitors with challenging behaviour and know when to call for assistance
  
• Demonstrates initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus, escalating more complex issues as required
  
• Being reliable, punctual and adaptable, demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment
  
• Good oral and written communication skills with clear handwriting and computer literacy
  
• Satisfactory attendance record
  
  Work Experience/Skills:
  
  
• Previous experience in an acute hospital setting such medical/surgical ward is essential
  
• Previous experience in PACU/Recovery/ICU would be advantageous but not essential
  
  Personal Protective Equipment:
  
  
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
  

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Cleveland Clinic London

Cleveland Clinic is an integrated healthcare system with hospitals and outpatient centres in the U.S. (Ohio, Florida and Nevada), Canada (Toronto), the U.A.E. (Abu Dhabi) and now London. Cleveland Clinic’s first healthcare facility in London, Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre, opened in September 2021. Cleveland Clinic London’s 184-bed hospital followed and opened in Spring 2022.

Cleveland Clinic employs more than 70,000 people globally with patients coming to us from more than 185 countries every year. Cleveland Clinic London offers:

1,250 caregivers, including 270 medical doctors and 450 nurses.

184 inpatient beds.

29 ICU beds.

8 operating theatres.

21 day case rooms for surgery.

42-bed neurological suite for rehabilitation.