Staff Nurse

Job Purpose

To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans. To provide named nurse role to people who use our service. To promote and improve quality of service provided. To manage the unit in the absence of Ward Manager / Team Leader. To participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working.

• Be a proactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team
• Have knowledge and experience of providing individual and group clinical/therapy work
• Demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non-qualified staff and students
• Be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growth and development of the person using this service
• Provide cross cover to other mental health units located on the same site when there is a clinical need
• Work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times; actively engage in required training
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), Care Programme Approach and National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990
• Work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards; be aware of and work in line with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; be proficient in the use of electronic systems; maintain professional working relationships with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team
• Be able to liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives; liaise with a range of professionals and agencies allied to the holistic care of the person using this service (e.g., G.P., Social Worker, Housing etc.)

• Act as shift co‑ordinator
• Act up (take responsibility for the ward) in the absence of Manager as required
• Supervise others in line with Trust policy

• Act as named nurse for a cohort of patients
• Assess complex health and well‑being needs, develop, monitor and review care plans to meet individual needs
• Update all records on RiO (electronic clinical records)
• Provide robust risk assessments and ensure they are updated regularly on RiO
• Maintain professionalism at all times while being non‑judgemental
• Ensure safe practice working to NMC, Government and Trust policies/procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation using the correct recording systems (mostly electronic)

• Be aware of national and professional developments; participate in ongoing training and education progress
• Demonstrate evidence‑based practice and participate in research/audit/pilot projects; be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care; promote service changes with a positive professional attitude and fully engage in service changes

• Ensure Trust policies and procedures are followed in relation to the handling of monies, property, etc.
• Demonstrate effective risk management skills; use Trust resources in a sustainable, cost‑effective and appropriate way

• Demonstrate and develop effective leadership/management skills
• Provide Supervision and Appraisals to appropriate/allocated staff
• Mentor students and act as preceptor to newly qualified staff (where appropriate)
• Participate in audits
• Support learners on a regular basis, ensuring the achievement and updating of profession‑specific training to the required standard to fulfil this role

• Ensure accurate documentation
• Have working knowledge of RIO System and associated systems
• Engage and participate in the use of electronic recording systems and training when required
• Formulate and provide reports for other professionals such as panel for continuing care etc.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of NMC codes of conduct and comply with them
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of government health and social care policy; have a working knowledge of PREP requirements and maintain personal, professional development
• Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence, and faulty equipment immediately to Ward Manager/Team Leader
• Take an active role in own supervision and continuous professional development

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals

Location:

Exeter, England