Staff Nurse

Overview

The post-holder is responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced-based nursing care to a diverse group of patients. Is expected to deliver care without direct supervision. Is accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care. Is expected to teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce.

Is accountable for care or any omissions of care the he/she delegates to others. Is expected to act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.

• Undertake and record a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, deliver and evaluate high standards of evidenced based nursing care to a diverse group of patients.
• Deliver care without direct supervision and be accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care.
• Teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce.
• Be accountable for care or omissions of care the nurse delegates to others.
• Act as a role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, St Helier Hospital, and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital. After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, utilising research findings as appropriate. To provide leadership of the ward team to ensure a high and safe standard of patient care. Ensuring that nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with Trust policy, taking appropriate action in emergency situations. Setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times. As skills develop, managing the ward or department in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse or Deputy, maintaining safe staffing levels, ensuring that policies are followed up and that the Senior Nurse is informed of any problems or incidents that might arise.

Maintaining timely and accurate nursing records and ensuring confidentiality. Storing, checking and administering drugs including the intravenous route in accordance with Trust policy and NMC standards. To work with minimal supervision in all areas of the specialty as required. Communicating with and assisting the multidisciplinary team to promote excellence in the delivery of patient care. To prioritise own workload and that of other staff ensuring that the ward or department is managed effectively.

To contribute to the local resolution, investigation and follow up action of any informal or formal complaints.

Co-ordinating the admission/reception of new patients in conjunction with the Bed Management Team. Arranging, in consultation with the multidisciplinary team and the Bed Manager the discharge/transfer of patients and initiating appropriate community care services. Communicating and co-operating with other wards and departments providing accurate information as required, particularly the notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patients and visitors. Maintaining a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control policies.

Participating in and developing the skills to represent the ward/department at meetings, participating in audit, research, projects and being willing to take on the role of a Link Nurse for areas of clinical expertise. Maintaining and monitoring levels of stock and ensuring there are adequate supplies and that resources are used effectively. Handling, checking and storing patient's cash and valuables in accordance with Trust policies.

Develop the skills to assist in planning and completing the ward or department staffing rota to ensure an appropriate skill mix to meet the needs of the service. To take appropriate action to manage unexpected situations and changes, informing the on call manager as necessary. To be familiar with and use the PAS system and any other computerised system integral to the running of the service.

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