Staff Nurse - Surgical Assessment Unit

For further information, please refer to the attached job description Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care. Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse incharge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines. Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to thedevelopment of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs ofpatients. Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition. Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patientsadmitted via both planned and unplanned routes. To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimisepatient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/departmentmultidisciplinary team Job description Job responsibilities For further information, please refer to the attached job description Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care. Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse incharge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines. Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to thedevelopment of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs ofpatients. Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition. Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patientsadmitted via both planned and unplanned routes. To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimisepatient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/departmentmultidisciplinary team