Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills in the care of the elderly
2. Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code
Desirable criteria
3. Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda’s that support Governance Frameworks
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
4. IT skills
5. Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
6. Non-IV and IV medication administration
Desirable criteria
7. Venepuncture and cannulation
8. ECG recording
9. Male Catheterisation
10. IV medication administration including blood products
Qualification
Essential criteria
11. NMC Registered Nurse
12. Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable criteria
13. Teaching Qualification
14. Post registration courses related to the Elderly Care Directorate