Job description
Castle ward at Newark hospital is looking for nurses to join their busy ward specialising In the care of elderly patients.
The Ward accommodates 18 patients with a mixture of bays and side rooms. Who are Medically safe for discharge.
We have a well-established medical team which we work with daily, and ward based multidisciplinary staff to provide the patients with patient centred care.
We specialise in complex discharges for patients returning home with care packages or going into 24 hour care. We also provide rehabilitation for patients whilst on the ward.
We provide activities for patients whilst as an inpatient, promoting independence where able and mental and physical activities.
- 'The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.'
- The post holder will support the Ward/Department Leader in ensuring the delivery of high quality patient care.
- Provide and monitor the nursing care for a designated group of patients during a care episode. Actively contribute to an effective learning environment.
- The post holder will promote a team nursing philosophy of care.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
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