Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibility for Patient/Service User Care

1. To assess, develop, implement and evaluate care plans demonstrating high standardsof evidence-based care.

2. To work autonomously, recognising changes in patients'/service users' presentationwhich require intervention, knowing when to escalate to senior staff.

3. To guide, advise and direct other staff in the delivery of programmes of care.

4. To support patients/service users in undertaking activities of daily living within careplans

5. To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for patients/service users andtheir support networks.

6. To report all accidents and incidents as per policy and participate in risk managementand Quality and Safety processes e.g SWARM.

7. To be accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients/service usersand escalate any safety, safeguarding or risk concerns following the appropriateprocesses.

Communication

1. To build a therapeutic relationship with patients/service users and their supportnetwork, communicating with them in a way that respects their views and cognitivefunction.

2. To use a wide range of communication skills that can be adapted to meet the needsof complex and challenging situations.

3. To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinaryteam, clearing relaying condition related information in a timely and effective manner.

4. Communicates to patients/service users and relatives compassionately, in aconfidential and sensitive professional manner.

5. To acknowledge and respect language and cultural differences of patients/serviceusers, their support networks and colleagues.

6. To provide clear, concise, and accurate electronic and paper records of the care givenin accordance with agreed policy and standards.

Leadership

1. To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards ofpractice and strong professional values.

2. To take charge of the ward or service area as required.

3. To contribute to team success and excellent standards of care by challenging othersconstructively, upholding HSCs CARE Values.

4. To advocate on behalf of patients and service users

5. To take accountability and reflect on own decisions and actions using availablesupport networks.

Planning and Organisation

1. To organise own workload and tasks and that of others, demonstrating the ability torecognise changing priorities and adjusting plans accordingly.

2. To coordinate and delegate activities to junior colleagues within agreed systems ofworking, considering required skill mix and staffing levels, in accordance withpatient/service user need.

Policy and Service Development

1. To positively engage with service developments and propose changes to policies andprocedures.

2. To ensure that junior staff members are aware of relevant policies, procedures andguidelines.

Partnership Working

1. To demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of the CARE Values.

2. To contribute to effective team working through communicating with others in aconstructive way offering support and assistance and making suggestions for theimprovement of care delivery.

3. To attend and participate in team meetings.

4. To actively work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a range ofprofessionals from other service areas who may be participating in the care of apatient/service user.

Responsibility for Physical and Financial Resources

1. To ensure that public funds are used responsibly and appropriately.

2. To have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resourceswithin the service area e.g equipment and supplies.

3. To ensure the safe and responsible use of equipment.

4. To handle valuables in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

Professional Development

1. To take responsibility for maintaining own professional development and revalidationrequirements, ensuring completion of training in accordance with the Statutory,Mandatory and Essential to Role Training Policy.

2. To participate in supervisory one-to-one meetings and HSCs Values Based Appraisalprocess, developing plans to meet personal and organisational objectives.

3. To demonstrate the ability to develop new knowledge and skills, applying this topractice and sharing with colleagues as appropriate.

4. To participate in the induction, orientation and development of new staff, agencyworkers, students and any voluntary workers.

5. To actively contribute to an effective learning environment and to supervise andassess pre and post registration students in accordance with University and HSCrequirements.

Research Development and Audit

1. To actively participate in HSC quality improvement initiatives and audits to improvepatient and service user safety and care.

2. To keep up to date with evidence-based practice and current trends

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Experience or willingness to work towards the role of mentor, student nurse assessor or supervisor.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of HSCs CARE Values
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal with
• complex and challenging situations in a calm and diplomatic manner
• The ability to work autonomously and also as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• The ability to supervise and support junior staff
• Punctual and reliable

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU

Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)