Staff Nurse Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Staff Nurse to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Assessment of care and health education needs;
- Development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient;
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;
- Stoma care;
- Ordering of drugs and medical supplies and the safe disposal of unwanteddrugs, in accordance with accepted procedures;
- Working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists;
- To assist with re-assessment of the residents’ needs, and re-evaluation ofcare – adapting and prioritising the planned care appropriately;
- Caring for all patients during their stay within ASCR pre and post operatively including any rehabilitation they may require;
- Care of wounds;
- Embracing the core values of the Trust at all times;
- Storage and administration of drugs including controlled drugs;
- Promoting residents` independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care and striving for continuous improvement;
- Liaising with community nurses in assisting patients prepared for home;
- Delegation and supervision of duties to care staff;
- Monitoring work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and conform to relevant standards, policies and legislation.
Requirements:
- An RGN or RNM qualification;
- Valid NMC pin;
- Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to delivering the highest standards of care;
- Ideally experienced working in an elderly and dementia care setting or passionate about working in this sector;
- Ideally demonstrate some post-registration experience although NQ Nurses will also be mentored through a preceptorship programme;
- Have been employed as a Nurse in an acute setting within the past 12 months;
- Fully understand each patient’s needs and give them and their families the comfort and reassurance that can mean so much;
- Be NMC registered. Your NMC pin should not have any restrictions or conditions;
- Work with leading practitioners to experience new practices, equipment and facilities;
- Have a minimum of 6 months, post graduation, UK Hospital experience (NHS);
- Not only make correct assessments in accordance with protocols, but also giving patients reassurance and support;
- Be part of a close-knit team with matron-led care and consultant-led service.