NHS Jobs
Location
Wirral, Merseyside | United Kingdom
Job description
Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium Prioritising own workload Inform qualified staff of changes in patients condition or observations Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual Undertake some clerical duties such as filing Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of patient care Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required Actively participate in maintaining patient comfort and support patients to change position to maintain healthy skin integrity Document when appropriate, position changes within Wirral Millennium and inform nurse in charge of any patient discomfort in a timely manner Use Trust processes (SBAR handover and Nutritional Board) to identify patients that can safely drink fluids Encourage patients that can drink to take regular fluids across the day as per their care plan Enter fluids consumed by patients on Wirral Millennium and report patients that arent drinking to the nurse in charge of their care
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Salary
£22.38k per annum
