Registered Nurse (IPU)
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | Lewes, BN8 4ED |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0360-24-0004 |
Summary
Primary duties and key responsibilities Ensure that all clinical assessments are completed on first assessment and reviewedregularly and especially when the patients condition changes. Identify when individual risk assessments are required and liaise with an appropriatelytrained member of staff to ensure that these are completed. Involve patients in all aspects of their care as much as they are able and acting as a patientadvocate when required, ensuring that those important to the patient are involved in theircare in accordance with the patients wishes. Provide symptomatic relief if required by administering prescribed medications. Develop and maintain effective communications with patients and those important to them,in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture and contribute to emotionalsupport during admission, at time of death and bereavement. Ensure that a suitable and safe environment is provided, whether on the ward or in thehome environment. Lead shifts on the IPU when required, ensuring appropriate allocation of workload for theIPU and Community team when required. Supervise the clinical practice of Healthcare Assistants and participate in the orientation ofnew staff including Bank or Agency staff. Act as a mentor for work placements and visiting trainees. Maintain nursing records according to mandatory legal requirements, ensuringconfidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with NMC Guidelines Standards for records and record keeping. Complete pharmacy requisitions as per policy and Standard Operating Procedures. Liaise with other healthcare partners such as Community Nursing teams, ContinuingHealthcare, GPs, Community Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Prioritise workload according to changing clinical need for shift. Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improvethe quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward. Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors inaccordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required. Work to ensure that clinical areas are well maintained and comply with health and safetyregulations, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials. Comply with the NMC Professional Code of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives.