Registered Nurse

Communication and Relationship skills: Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues. Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide. Promote a positive image of University Hospital Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust at all times. Work cohesively with all members of the ward team and promote effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times. Communicate effectively within the team, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and carers. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers. Patient Care: In partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/goals. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to
timely transfer or discharge. Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward /department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period. Work towards regularly taking charge of the ward/department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care (for example when taking charge or as link nurse) Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with the Trust standard To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others. Promote and maintain a safe environment for patient: Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy. Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infection Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers, utilising
complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate. Identify record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Bristol NHS Foundation Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required. Assist with the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties such as unpacking stores, tidying and cleaning up equipment. Leadership and Management: Act as professional role model/team leader setting standards of practice promoting clinical effectiveness and opportunities for teaching others as part of a 24hour service Act as a role model including mentor for learners and junior staff. Take day to day responsibility for the clinical area or sub team in a Ward or Department setting or for the total patient care or care of a group of patients in a critical care setting as required and prioritise effectively Develop clinical reasoning skills, ensuring that when a patients condition is deteriorating
this is communicated to other members of the healthcare team and acted upon in a timely manner. Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required. Support the ward sister / charge nurse with effective use of resources e.g. staffing, supplies, stores. Work with senior nurses to develop management skills. Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure. Professional Development and Education Responsibilities Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trusts appraisal and review processes. Undertake training to extend current skills and to expand the scope of professional practice for the clinical care and patient care. Participate in staff education and development, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurses, adaptation and unqualified members of the nursing team. Participate with link roles
as appropriate, e.g. Tissue Viability, Mental Health, Infection Control. During the first year post registration, act as an associate mentor for student nurses and other learners in the clinical environment, progressing to acting as a mentor / assessor one year post registration Act as a preceptor to newly registered nurses after one year, post registration Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice Research Responsibilities Demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between research and practice to ensure patient care is supported by best evidence and continues to improve. Demonstrate the ability to access up-to-date evidence to inform care practices Support the collection of mandatory national clinical audit data Be informed regarding the relevant research studies being undertaken within clinical specialty and any specific responsibilities relating to ward/unit nurses.
Facilitate patient and staff involvement in research studies as part of promoting excellent care through research