Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

t AAssessing, 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 ofpatient care

Ensuring that nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with St Georges Healthcare 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 polices 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 that confidentiality is respected.

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 speciality 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.

2. ORGANISATIONAL

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 patients 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.

To contribute to Clinical Governance, achieving the goals of the Service Delivery Unit (SDU) and the Trusts Nursing Strategy.

3. EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Participating in pre and post registration nursing education in accordance with the Trust and University requirements and in consultation with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and liaison Tutor.

Attend mandatory training and ensure attendance is recorded in personal professional portfolio.

To be responsible for own personal and professional development and practice recognising own limitations and the need for continuing education.

Contribute to and evaluate the implantation of new ideas and innovations within the ward or department.

In conjunction with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse plan the orientation of new staff and the development of junior staff through objective setting to improve clinical practice.

Promote health education and provide appropriate information and advice to patients and their carers.

To participate in quality initiatives to promote and ensure that nursing care is evidence and research based.

4. GENERAL

To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Heath Visitors and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times.

Ensure continued and effective registration with the NMC.

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Policy.

To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse (general)

Desirable

• A minimum of 12 months post registration experience.

Organisational Management

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload and patient care needs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of managing resources
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical risk

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Ability to take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager on a regular basis.

Education & Research

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice
• Able to explain the principles of mentoring and assessing junior staff
• Understands the importance of developing self and others

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding of audit
• Ability to take on small research or audit project.

General & Personal

Essential

• Motivated and demonstrates an enthusiasm for the speciality
• Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care
• Sound verbal and written communication
• Adaptable and responsive to changing needs
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation

Desirable

• Ability to motivate and lead staff for a shift.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gray Ward

St George's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)