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Staff Nurse (Part Time)
The Lister Hospital

This job is no longer active and cannot be applied for.

Job type: Nursing - Mid level
Department: LEVEL 4 (General Surgery)
Position type: Part-time
Position code: 021/3151/SNU5
Permanent/Contract: Permanent
* ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION *
Closing Date: 23-03-2010
Working Hours: 23 hours per weeik
Contact details: Bridget Carolus
bridget.carolus@hcahealthcare.co.uk
Position Summary: To assess, plan, deliver and implement a high standard of nursing care, responding to individual needs. To work within the team, supervising and directing junior staff and deputising for Senior Staff Nurse and Sister in their absence.
General
Responsibility:

To demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and to be accountable for own actions
Prioritising workloads
Make efficient use of available resources
Promote team working
Assess, plan and deliver care, based on individual patient and family needs
Contribute to research based care and other practice development initiatives
To deputise for senior staff in their absence, demonstrating leadership and management
Supervise and direct junior staff, promoting a learning environment
Ensure all patient charges are captured
Check and report faulty equipment
Undertake extended roles such as IV cannulation, phlebotomy
Contribute to the setting of clinical standards, policy and procedures
Evaluate care of the team and ensure standards are met
Respect and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
Support and act as role model for junior staff, promoting a learning environment
To maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
To maintain accurate records of patient care
Provide patients and families with information regarding the care and management of their condition
Maintain stock levels of supplies/equipment
Involvement in projects as required
To carry out nursing duties as requested by senior staff

Requirements KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Registered Nurse Level 1
Experience/Qualification in acute surgical nursing/ orthopaedics
UKCC Registration and PREP requirements
Relevant post registration experience
Phlebotomy training desirable
Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures
Health and Safety training
Lifting and Handling

PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Early recognition of clinical problems and report or take appropriate action
Deal with enquiries and refer as necessary
Handle complaints and refer as appropriate
Dealing with discrepancies on supply issues
To appreciate and adapt to cultural needs
Utilise resources efficiently

SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Liaison with consultants, staff , patients and visitors
Liaison with other internal and external departments
To demonstrate tact and sensitivity
Support junior staff and assist in training
Initiate improvements and developments in clinical issues and delivery of care
To be efficient and professional in representing the hospital

RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY
Maintain a high level of clinical practice
To take responsibility for own practice, in accordance with UKCC and hospital guidelines/protocols
Assess, plan and deliver care
Plan and monitor staffing needs and assist in preparation of staff rotas
To prevent risks to self, other staff or patients within the unit
Maintain confidentiality
Show awareness of budgetary issues when allocating resources
Assist in teaching and mentoring of junior staff
To be fully conversant with all equipment, for skilled and safe use
To ensure equipment is in good working order
To keep up to date with current procedures
To maintain accurate records

SKILLS AND EFFORT
Good verbal and non verbal communication skills
Flexibility to respond to the needs of the department
Good team player
Ability to work under pressure
Evidence of updating clinical skills/knowledge
Evidence of professional and personal development
Customer care skills

This job is no longer active and cannot be applied for.


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