Staff Nurse RMN/RNLD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Role Purpose

To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other professional and legislative guidelines as a named nurse for a number of patients, taking responsibility for:

Protecting, supporting and improving the health of individual patients

Assessment of holistic care needs for patients.

Development, implementation and evaluation of care and treatment in collaboration with the individual patient.

Undertake active participation in effective discharge planning

To ensure the optimum quality of care for patients at all times.

To support the Senior Staff Nurses, Managers and senior clinical staff in all aspects of ensuring high standards of Care delivery and compliance.

To work proactively within the wider multidisciplinary team, fostering team work and ensuring the holistic assessment and treatment needs of the patients are being met.

To assist in and support staff to achieve high quality care through innovative and evidence based practice.

To act as an ambassador for the service and organisation through all interactions upholding the reputation and professionalism of the Team.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Act as a Named Nurse for identified patient(s)-ensuring all aspects of Care Planning are implemented and reviewed according to relevant protocols.

Promote and engage patients actively in involvement in their care.

Ensure all Care plans have risk assessments that are relevant, clearly identified and risk management plans are clear and consistent.

Ensure that all standards of ward procedure are implemented to the highest standard.

Ensure policies for the safe storage, custody and safe administration of medicines are carried out to the highest standard.

Assist the management and multidisciplinary teams in ensuring that all Clinical documentation/procedures comply with all applicable legislation.

Undertake to provide clear concise, accurate and objective documentation in the form of:

o Reports

o Daily recording entries

o Measurement and result recording

o Medicine administration records

o Security forms

o Financial records

o Other documentation related to job role

Attend and take part in Ward Rounds, CPA , MHRT as required.

Ensure correct procedures take place for the Admission and Discharge of Patients.

Assist in directing, supporting and training Junior staff in the management of work flows.

The role can be physically demanding and there is a requirement for all ward-based staff to be able to undertake physical intervention training; and to be able to utilise these skills post training.

Business

Assist in ensuring all relevant KPIs and Outcome measures are met, relevant to the Ward

Maximise the use of resources and reduce waste/usage where possible

Human Resources

Maintain a professional position at all times.

Maintain a personal professional portfolio and ensure that you implement evidence based clinical practice.

Undertake and promote active engagement in clinical supervision, carryout clinical supervision for Junior Staff as required.

Take an active stance in the professional development and support of Junior staff

Ensure Support staff are only asked to perform tasks that are within their area of responsibility and levels of competence.

Health and Safety

Attend all Health and Safety updates and training required as part of hospital statutory training.

Assist in the maintenance of physical security and safety through regular monitoring and checks.

Actively undertake responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation and specific Policies and Procedures.

General

The above principle accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.

The above duties will involve having access to information of a confidential nature. Adherence to the Data Protection Act (1998) and Caldicott principles must be maintained at all times.

Department Structure

Service Manager

Ward Manager

Senior Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified or due to qualify as an RMN/RNLD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cheswold Park Hospital

Address

Cheswold Lane

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN5 8AR

Employer's website

https://www.cheswoldparkhospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)