Staff Nurses

MAIN DUTIES KEY FUNCTIONS 1. The post holder will assist in providing individualised, co-ordinated care for all patients assigned to them. 2. Provides nursing care without supervision and contributes to the development and evaluation of nursing practice in the Emergency Department. 3. Effectively co-ordinates individual areas of the department (e.g. Majors/Resus/Paediatrics) supervising and supporting junior staff. 4. Takes charge of the department under supervision of senior colleagues, whilst working towards departmental shift leader competencies. 5. Provides expert teaching and supervision to junior colleagues to uplift their clinical skills and knowledge 6. Ensure the Trust ICARE values are upheld. CLINICAL 1. To assess, plan and implement evidence based, individualised patient care. 2. To liaise regularly with the Nurse-in-Charge regarding patient care and flow. 3. To provide direct nursing care which is consistently of a high standard 4. To take responsibility for a defined group of
patients. 5. To maintain accurate and appropriate nursing documentation and ensure communication and liaison with the multidisciplinary team is maintained. 6. To act as a role model and assist, support and supervise other nurses in the team as required, including undertaking role of preceptor. 7. To deliver care in line with evidence-based practices and latest nursing research. 8. To delegate as appropriate within the team, taking accountability for delegation. 9. To work a full range of shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. 10. To escalate incidents in real time and report these on Datix. MANAGEMENT 1. To effectively manage and supervise allocated areas within the Emergency Department. 2. Maintain effective communication between team members, patients and their families. 3. Work always as part of the team, liaising closely with senior colleagues, and respond positively to feedback from colleagues and service users. 4. Take on a link nurse role and work
with the nursing leadership team to ensure service standards are met, audits are undertaken, and quality improvement is championed. 5. Be aware of and adhere to Trust and departmental policies, guidelines and procedures. 6. Have responsibility for appropriate and cost-effective use of resources. 7. Work within the Health and Safety at Work Act, following Trust policies for reporting accidents/incidents, showing an awareness of risk management in the workplace. 8. Ensure equipment is in good working order, and report appropriately when defective. EDUCATION 1. Demonstrates commitment to supporting education within the department. 2. Assist in the planning and implementation of induction programmes for new members of staff. 3. Demonstrate a continuing process of professional development regarding clinical and leadership skills. 4. Participate in and utilise the Trusts clinical supervision and annual appraisal processes. 5. Maintain compliance with Trust mandatory
training requirements. PROFESSIONAL 1. Observe the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors at all times. 2. Be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date registration on the NMC register. 3. Maintain a professional portfolio which will meet the requirements of NMC revalidation. 4. Always work in such a manner that protects colleagues, patients and visitors from any hazards (which involves recognising and reporting such hazards should they arise). This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities but rather a framework within which the post holder will be given the flexibility to define the detail in conjunction with the Senior Nurse for Practice Development and other senior members of the Nursing Team. PERSONAL CONDUCT All staff are expected to treat others with courtesy and respect. The hospitals rules and policies including the disciplinary procedure apply to all staff without exception. Senior Staff Nurses are