Registered Nurse Band 5, ED Nursing
| Posting date: | 08 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,469.00 to £38,308.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31469.00 - £38308.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2025 |
| Location: | Dartford, DA2 8DA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9252-25-0140 |
Summary
Clinical responsibilities: The assessment, implementation and evaluation of the agreed standard of nursing care. Provide fundamental and advanced patient care. Ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately, legibly and contemporaneously. Ensure safe discharges. Discharge patients following the nurseled discharge protocol Assist the Ward Manager to ensure all staff is aware of prevention and control of infection. Act as an advocate for patients and protect their privacy and dignity. Ensure agreed standard for ward cleanliness by assisting with regular checks and audits. Work at an appropriate clinical level and be a role model for all staff. Manage the clinical are in the absence of more senior staff to ensure effective communication between all MDT members to ensure safe management of patients. Managerial responsibilities: Work closely with ward team in the management of patient care by providing good leadership skills. Comply with all policies and guidelines. Understand costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and efficiently. Be an ambassador for the Trust in the most positive manner to patients and public at all times. Assist in management of change in an effective manner and ensure smooth transition. Handle conflicts, grievance and complaints in an efficient and professional manner and refer to senior staff. Assist with regular audits on care and implement findings to ensure best practices. Ensure a professional attitude at all times. Ensure that the work environment is a safe place for patients, staff and the public. Ensure confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct. Monitor standards of nursing care and be an advocate for patients. Attend regular meetings as required and ensure effective communication at all times. Advise senior staff on any problems concerning staff, their working practices and environment. Minimise risk in the ward and adhere to Trust Risk Management Policy. Ensure compliance with the medicines management policies. Work as a team member and promote multidisciplinary team approach. Please see attached job description for more information.