Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will at all times work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse you are working with and to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of the department.

• You will work to the level of your experience, assessed competence and skills acquired within the post.
• You will require immediate and direct supervision in areas of unfamiliar work. You should not undertake any task that you are unfamiliar with.

Besides de duties already mention above as, 

• ECG’S
• Urinalysis
• Urine pregnancy testing
• Covid/ flu swabs
• Observations/neurological observations
• Chaperone doctors/ nurses
• Assisting the nurses
• Basic nursing care
• Wound care
• Plasters
• Assisting with minor injuries procedures
• After training, we will expect candidates to be able to do cannulation and venepuncture

We will also expect candidates to: 

COMMUNICATION:

• Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients and their records
• Ensure clarity in communicating with patients and their relatives as well as other team members and in answering questions within the sphere of ones own knowledge.
• Report changes in patients condition to the registered nurse on duty and participate in shift hand over to ensure effective continuity of care.
• Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and others significant to them, enabling patients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional well-being.
• Welcome patients, their families and other visitors to the department. Introduce them to the facilities and services provided.
• Answer the telephone on a clear, friendly, helpful and professional manner. Take any messages accurately and refer to a registered nurse/midwife as necessary.
• Demonstrate a caring approach to patients, their families and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

IMPLEMENTATION OF NURSING PRACTICE

• Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring and escorting patients in line with Trust policies.
• Contribute to the promotion of equality for all individuals by supporting anti-discriminatory practice, patient/client choice and acknowledging individuals personal beliefs and identity.
• Maintain personal and organisational standards of health, safety and security.
• Appropriately respond in the event of a health/clinical emergency.

MANAGEMENT

• Manage time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonable period, knowing when to seek support, assistance and advice from other team members.
• Undertake general clerical duties that may be associated with the smooth running of the department/area.
• Assist in the maintenance of department equipment and stock levels, e.g. equipment, linen, catering supplies, etc.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Identify and report any untoward incident/accident, problem and risk as soon as possible to the nurse/midwife in charge.

TEAM WORKING

• Participate as a member of the team in fulfilling departmental administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties, e.g. booking transport, appointments, maintaining patient’s records, requisitions etc.
• Participate, with all team members, in maintaining and monitoring standards and assisting with audits. Help to identify potential improvements within the environment.
• Contribute to the team as an active member, always demonstrating a flexible and co-operative approach