Staff Nurse

Job overview

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients.

Assist in and contribute to the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area.

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients.

Actively participate in the education of patients in the community setting on how to perform both peritoneal and heamodialysis.

Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

this job is based in the community so the appilcant needs to hold a valid driving lience and have access to a car

needs good communication skills

ideally have renal or community experience

able to work on their own

Main duties of the job

Delivery of effective health care within the organisation and in the patients home

Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

work within the limitations of the lone worker policy

Supervise others and participate in their education and development.

Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and MDT.

Adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.

Ensure own compliance and NMC Professional re-registration requirements.

Promote patient dignity, equality, diversity and rights.

Ensure own and all nursing practice is, at all times, in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and raise any concerns with the Ward/Unit Manager.

Use health-related information only for the purposes for which it is intended and in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient/users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.

Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and that are consistent with legislation.

Responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to IPC protocols

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Delivery of effective health care within the organisation

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Perform comprehensive assessments of patients’ nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.

Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients.

Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records.

Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.

Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.

Establishing effective leadership and communication

train patients how to undertake their own dialysis in their own homes.

Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Where appropriate, act as a mentor/expert witness.

Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.

Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.

Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.

Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.

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Continuing education, professional and personal development

Undertake the Trust Corporate and CMG specific induction and competency Programmes.

Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and NMC Professional re-registration requirements. Raise any issues with regard to attending or accessing training.

Responsible for maintaining up-to-date skills, knowledge and competence and awareness of professional issues.

Undertake specialist education and training as required that will allow healthcare to be delivered to the user through new ways of working.

Actively promote and participate in Clinical Supervision/Mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms.

Take a lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge/clinical skills within the team e.g. speciality focused link nurse, health promotion lead, student link nurse.

Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients , meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.

Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of others.

Promote and practice the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times.

Management and use of resources and information

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Maintaining a safe environment and quality when in a patients home

Take responsibility for maintaining own and others’ health, safety and security.

Ensure own actions assist with maintaining best practice and Standards for Better Health.

Carry out duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1971.

Responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best practice.

Assist and maintain safe and hazard-free area of work.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.