Charge Nurse - Katherine Monk Ward

Clinical Responsibilities • To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times. • To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department. • To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, coordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team. • To manage clinical workload effectively, ensuring care is prioritised effectively. • To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate. • To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives. • To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered. • To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand. • To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff. • To liaise with Medical Personnel and Bed Manager to ensure optimal bed usage at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients • To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area. • To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards. • To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings. • To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle. • To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities • To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times. • To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department. • To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, coordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team. • To manage clinical workload effectively, ensuring care is prioritised effectively. • To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate. • To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives. • To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered. • To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand. • To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff. • To liaise with Medical Personnel and Bed Manager to ensure optimal bed usage at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients • To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area. • To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards. • To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings. • To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle. • To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.