Staff Nurse- Prospect Place

Job overview

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in providing a high level of safe and effective care. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team Provide mentorship to others

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for keeping professionally updated in accordance  with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements and for participating in clinical  reflection through clinical supervision. The postholder will be accountable for their behaviour on duty and will be  responsible for reporting anything untoward to a senior member of staff.  Act as named nurse/key worker for an identified group of clients ensuring the  assessment, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.  Devise care plans for clients and undertake clients’ activities as appropriate  ensuring a high standard of care.   Ensure all appropriate clients and ward records are maintained to the required  standard.  Adhere to appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines.  Liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance the standard of care  clients receive.  Participate in risk assessments, and work within the framework of the Care  Programme Approach acting as a key worker as required.  Participate in staff induction’s, acting as a preceptor to develop the skills and  knowledge or newly qualified nursing staff.  The post holder will be expected to provide mentorship to others as part of your  role. You will be expected to undertake mentorship training.  Participate in the administration of controlled drugs according to Drug Prescribing  Policy and administer all other medication in accordance with agreed procedures

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