Staff Nurse - Surgical Referral Unit

Job overview

The Post holder will be required to work in SRU and to work internal rotation of day and night and according to the needs of the service delivery.

Motivation and an interest to work in an acute and busy surgical ward wherein you can develop your skills and knowledge in nursing acutely ill surgical , urology, gynaecology and postoperative patients.

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Main duties of the job

• To provide and maintain the highest possible standard of patient care.
• To develop and maintain good ward management and organisational skills.
• To provide an environment conducive to the education of all staff.

4.   Participate in ward duty rota to provide trained nurse cover at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.communication

Ensure good communication exist between all health care professionals and promote harmonious working relationship and safe working practices

Give and receive patient centred handovers.

2. Analytical Planning

Ensure the practical instruction and supervision of nurses in training allocated to the clinical area with agreed learning outcomes and current ward programs.

3.   Clinical Duties

• Assessing, developing and implementing patient care plan and evaluating care given, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
• To ensure all drug administration is in accordance with legal and Trust directorate policies and procedures

4. Policy and service Development

• Maintain an awareness of appropriate Trust and local policies and procedures and ensure that they are adhered to including an awareness of the implication of the Health and Safety at Work Act and assist in its implementation regarding patients, visitors and staff.