Bank Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
| Posting date: | 30 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £29,970.00 to £29,970.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29970.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2024 |
| Location: | Prescot, L35 5DR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9409-24-1110 |
Summary
To be responsible in association with the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans. To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, and to formulate and review individual patient care plans and to act as named nurse or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager. To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager. To contribute to the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller. Internal rotation onto night duty and twilight shifts are required. To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required. To remain updated and fully comply with all Trust Infection control policies Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain appropriate NMC registration To be aware of and practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice. To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for the future registration purposes. Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines. Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise Health Care Assistants as and when required Supervise Junior Staff Nurses once deemed sufficiently competent and experienced in role by Ward Manager RESEARCH & AUDIT To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.