Staff Nurse (Band 5), Acute Adult Mental Health
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £36,899.00 to £47,590.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £36899.00 - £47590.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2024 |
| Location: | Guernsey, GY4 6UU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | K0005-24-0073 |
Summary
Clinical Responsibilities To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. To autonomously initiate emergency interventions as patient/client condition dictates. To provide prescribed nursing care without supervision, within the level of the post-holders experience, referring to a more senior nurse when necessary. To participate as team member, including supporting relatives and friends of patients/clients together with providing support for other patients/clients. To maintain accurate records, both electronic and paper, of the care given in accordance with agreed standards. To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Independently liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing staff, multidisciplinary team and other associated agencies. Demonstrate evidence-based practice. Training and education Participate in contributing to the continuing development of our philosophy, training/education. To undertake in-house annual mandatory training in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety and AED training. To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for patients/clients and their families/significant others. To maintain and develop own skills to promote evidence-based practice, within the role of emergency care. To participate in clinical supervision. To assist in the learning, development and assessment of unqualified staff, junior staff and adaptation nurses. To undertake a formal mentorship role if an appropriate qualification is held. Leadership and Managerial In liaison with team leader, gain experience in providing leadership to junior staff. Communication To co-ordinate complex discharge arrangements through communication with multidisciplinary team members and associated agencies. To give due consideration to language and cultural differences of both patients/clients/relatives/significant others and colleagues. To communicate effectively with patients/clients and significant others. This could include patients/clients with reduced consciousness levels (including intoxication and trauma), violent and aggressive behaviour and support the bereaved. Audit information and technology To participate in clinical audit as required. With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role.