Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Staff Nurses are responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care.  They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients.

With experience, they may be expected to take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.  Following training, they will also be expected to participate in the out-of-hours On-call rota for the Endoscopy Unit.

There will be a variety of shifts, some evenings and Saturday working, to meet Trust and Government targets.

Job responsibilities:

  

 

KEY TASKS

 

1. LEADING/MANAGING CARE (Within delegated responsibilities for a group of patients)

 

       1.1        Assesses nursing care to be delivered. Plans, priorities and supervises care within allocated time frame. Delegates activities to team members appropriately.

 

1.2        Organises and deploys staff according to workload, ensuring appropriate staff cover and reporting any deficiencies to the Senior Sister or Clinical Manager.

 

1.3        Supervises the delivery of acre to maintain agreed standards.

 

1.4        Identifies problems and risks, decides on appropriate actions via a structured approach and reports promptly to other staff matters that requiring their input.

 

1.5        Works collaboratively with the inter-professional team and other staff on the department and with increasing experience coordinates care given by the inter-professional team and other staff on the ward ward/department.

 

       1.6        Ensures all emergencies; untoward incidents, complaints and grievances are responded to and reported in accordance with Trust Policies. Is fully conversant with all policies and procedures including Major  Accident, Resuscitation, Fire, Health and Safety and acts within them.

 

       1.7        Contributes to the effective and efficient use of resources. Including safe use, checking, maintenance and storage of equipment.

 

       1.8        Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care for area of responsibility for the shift. Delivers clear, concise records and handover.

 

       1.9        Formally monitors quality of care.

 

       1.10      Manages own time and responds to unexpected demands in a professional manner.

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

2. DELIVERY OF CARE

 

       2.1        Carries out the assessment of patients identifying nursing problems and needs in partnership with the patient, and with appropriate members of the inter-professional team.

 

2.2        Assesses risks to patients which need to be managed in relation to their health and well-being within scope of nursing practice.

 

2.3        To plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care for patients and with increasing experience uses and holistic approach and an evidence based approach,

 

2.4        Ensures that skilled care is given to patients and that all drugs and treatments are administered as prescribed.

 

2.5        Ensures the maintenance of accurate clinical observations of patients condition.

 

       2.6        Ensures the significance of data relating to patient’s condition and progress is interpreted and acted on

 

       2.7        Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and updates care plans and goals to take account of any changing needs of the patient.

 

       2.8        Contributes to health promotion and raising of health awareness with patients and relatives.

 

       2.9        Ensures safe practice to minimise the risk of infection to patients and staff.

 

       2.10      Plans discharge needs of patients from admission, ensuring appropriate involvement of inter professional team and other agencies in the process.

 

       2.11      Assesses the learning needs of individual patients and/or relatives.

 

       2.12      Instructs and demonstrates procedures to patients and/or relatives when competent to do so.

 

 

2.13    *Evaluates the effectiveness of patient teaching and takes necessary action to achieve objectives

 

2.14     Ensure that all Endoscopic equipment is correctly de-contaminated as per BSG guidelines.

 

        2.15     Ensure that protective clothing is worn correctly as required.

 

 

 

 

3. COMMUNICATIONS AND TEAM WORKING

 

       3.1        Ensures and demonstrates effective communication takes place between patients, relatives and staff.

 

       3.2        Participates and communicates effectively with the inter-professional team and other agencies as necessary.

 

       3.3        Supports bereaved and distressed patients/relatives.

 

       3.4        Ensures when patient’s concerns are identified they are addressed where possible, and informal complaints dealt with appropriately.

 

       3.5        Assist in the teaching of junior staff and learners in nursing practices. Acting as link nurse/mentor for named learners as required.

 

       3.6        Assist in the supervision, support, training and assessment of non-registered skilled workers

 

       3.7        Participates in the induction of staff.

 

       3.8        *Takes lead responsibility for teaching and assessing learners in practice and encourages critical reflection as in clinical supervision

 

       3.9        *Undertakes preceptorship and supervises junior qualified staff.

 

       3.10      Demonstrates verbal communication through the ability to give basic information and support to individuals. To listen effectively and modify communication to individual needs.

 

       3.11      Demonstrates written communication through the ability to record accurate, succinct, clear and legible reports and documentation.

 

 

4. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

                    Responsible for exercising professional accountability and ensuring that.

 

       4.1        Patients’ interests and rights are respected and acts as an advocate on behalf of patients.

 

       4.2        The privacy of the patient is respected.

 

       4.3        High standards are achieved and maintained.

 

       4.4        Through working in partnership with patients ensures they are the focus of effective care.

 

       4.5        The role of other persons delivering health care is recognised and respected.

 

       4.6        Public trust and confidence is not jeopardised.

 

       4.7        Any action or decision not to act taken in the course of professional practice can be justified.

 

       4.8        Insight into own needs for professional development, education and in-service training; accesses development opportunities through an agreed PDP

 

       4.9        Understands and uses evidence based practice within own area, produces literature to share with colleagues and shares knowledge and clinical expertise.

 

       4.10      Contributes to service and practice development initiatives within the clinical setting.

 

       4.11      Demonstrates critical reflection skills and the learning gained from experience.

 

       4.12      Abides by the legal and statutory rules relating to practice.

 

       4.13      Complies with the Trust uniform policy.