Job responsibilities
Promote Patients Equality, Diversity and Rights
Unit O2
Support and care for the patient and their relatives
redirecting any enquiries about specific care and progress to the Registered
Nurse in Charge.
Report any complaints made by the patient, relatives,
visitors or others to the Ward Sister or Nurse in Charge.
To comply with the principles contained in the Data
Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2001, concerning improper disclosure,
misuse or breach of confidentiality in respect of information held on computer
systems or otherwise in respect of information relating to patients.
Promote effective communication and Relationships
Unit CLI
Demonstrate the ability to develop relationships with
patients that value them as individuals.
Report any deterioration or abnormalities observed in
patients condition directly to a Registered Nurse.
Demonstrate effective communication skills with all members
of the multidisciplinary team.
Under the supervision of a Registered nurse will participate
in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care needs.
Maintain records of nursing care and patient progress in
accordance with standards and policies for records and record keeping ensuring
all entries are countersigned by a Registered nurse.
Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and
security in the workplace Unit CU1
Ensure that persons entering the environment are identified
correctly and their right to entry established.
In all areas of practice promote and maintain a safe
environment for patients, visitors and not least oneself in accordance with the
Health and Social Services Health and Safety at Work Policy.
Understand and comply with the policies and procedures laid out
in the approved Infection Control Manual.
Be aware of the reporting mechanism for accidents and
incidents including relevant documentation.
Pay due regard to fire safety regulations and Health and
Social Services Fire policies including location and effective use of
resources.
Attend mandatory update session for Fire Safety, Basic Life
Support and Safe Moving and Handling.
In accordance with Hospital policy, protect patients
property and report any loss or damage to the Nurse in Charge.
Develop ones own knowledge and practice Unit CU7
Using a reflective process evaluate ones own values,
priorities, interests and effectiveness in the workplace.
Demonstrate the ability to develop new knowledge and apply
this to practice in order to promote development of knowledge and skills.
Through the avenue of formal appraisal and performance
interviews agree targets that enhance professional development to meet personal
and organisational objectives.
Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse
Unit Z1
Contribute to minimising the level of abuse in the work
environment.
Assist qualified staff in monitoring individuals who are at
risk from abuse.
Contribute to the development and effectiveness of
work teams Unit CU9
Demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to the principles
contained within the Ward Philosophy.
Show an awareness of and work towards meeting the agreed
aims and objectives of the ward.
Contribute to effective team practice through communicating
with other team members in a constructive way offering support and assistance
and making suggestions for improvement of care delivery.
Attend and participate in Ward and Team Meetings.
Participate in the induction and orientation of new members
of unqualified staff to the work area.
Undertake relevant study or in house training in order to
develop own practice and that of others.
Contribute to raising awareness of health issues
Unit NC7
Assist in assessing the need for raising awareness and
planning activities to raise awareness of health issues.
Provide patients with relevant health promotion materials
according to the individual plan of care.
Participate in evaluation of care with the Registered nurse
and offer information relevant to the activity.
Contribute to the movement and handling of individuals
to maximise their physical comfort - Unit Z7
Adhere to Princess Elizabeth Hospital Moving and Handling
Policy.
Attends annual update in moving and handling.
Ensure patients moving and handling assessment is accurately
recorded and documented in the plan of care.
SPECIALITY UNITS:
RECEIVE, TRANSMIT, STORE AND RETRIEVE INFORMATION -
UNIT CU5
Adhere to Board of Health Policy G131 Policy and Procedure
for Nursing Records.
That information, messages are accurate, recorded correctly
and actioned, paying due regard to confidentiality.
Ensure that entries in records are legible and complete.
Ensure stored records are safe.
SUPPORT CLIENTS DURING CLINICAL ACTIVITIES - UNIT X12
Provision of assistance to clients as they are prepared for
treatments, investigations and procedures or emergency admission.
Ensure the support of clients during such activity.
Assist the recovery of clients following procedures to
wards, discharges for further admission.
SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF
DYING - UNIT NC3
Provide support to patients family and friends in adjusting
to imminent death.
Provide support to patients as they die.
Provide support to family and friends of patients who have
died.
Pay due regard for respect and sensitivity required when
death has occurred.
MANAGEMENT OF CONTINENCE - UNIT Z12
Assist qualified nursing staff in assessment and maintenance
of continence.
Support patients in maintaining continence, and the
management of incontinence including the use of appropriate appliances.
Ensure that the measurements are accurately interpreted,
correctly recorded and reported to the registered nurse.
