Location
Antrim, Co. Antrim | United Kingdom
Job description
Job description
Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual patient care based on the Nursing Process method.
Ensure all patients receive care as identified in their care plans.
Oversee nursing procedures and treatments, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and legible patient records, adhering to confidentiality standards.
Participate in meal service and coordinate patients' meals/special diets when required.
Organize patient reception, discharge, and aftercare in accordance with hospital policy.
Maintain open communication with patients' relatives, providing support when necessary.
Participate in teaching learners and ensure learner objectives are met in line with national requirements.
Supervise junior nursing staff and nursing auxiliaries.
Contribute to research and trials of new equipment..
Responsibilities
- Practice due economy in the use of hospital resources.
- Familiarity with employee responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work (N.I) 1978 and be familiar with Disciplinary and Grievance Policies of the Unit of Management.
- Participate in orientation and induction of new staff.
- Refer external enquiries to the Senior Nurse Manager in the absence of the Ward Sister and act as a practice supervisor and practice assessor in line with NMC Education Standards 2018
- Promote and support the mission and vision of the Trust.
- Participate in grievance and disciplinary processes as required and promote equality of opportunity and adhere to Trust policies and codes of conduct.
- Ensure safe-keeping of patients' belongings and valuables.
- Adhere to fire and accident prevention policies.
- Liaise with all departments within the hospital and Unit of Management.
- Attend courses and study days for professional development.
- Develop and maintain good communication with all levels of management.
- Carry out duties in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult) on the live NMC Register.
Desirable Skills
- Minimum of one year's post-qualifying experience.
- Post-registration qualifications relevant to Nursing.
Further Information
Salary: From £24 per hour
The Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined above.
An enhanced Access NI disclosure check will be required which will be supplied free of charge.
Only NI residences will be considered.
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