The postholder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care.
Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward sister/charge nurse.
Following successful completion of foundation gateway, the postholder will be required to take charge of the ward/department for a span of duty.
The postholder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.
Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.
Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care. Inform the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.
Maintain and improve the quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
Ensure due regard is given to customs, values, and spiritual beliefs of patients.
Provide information and support to patients/carers, ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patient's condition.
Assist in the safe custody, checking, and administration of drugs.
Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Jan 2025.
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