The person must be able to work shifts over a 24 hour period 7 days per week (long days are available if they meet with the service need)
Reed Ward is female acute admission ward for persons with diagnosis of dementia related illness-skills in working with this client group would be preferable
Reed Ward is a 13 bedded female acute admission ward for persons with a diagnosis of dementia related
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that nursing practice is person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission to discharge.
Ensure that clinical practice is consistent with the Care Programme Approach. Identify personal learning and training needs through appraisal and personal development plans linked to service needs.
Take responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant local and national developments and is evidenced based.
Under the direction of the Ward Manager/Senior Charge Nurse, participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities.
Carrying out Risk Assessment Act as the named nurse for a group of patients with ultimate responsible for providing an individualised plan of care for each patient.
Delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff were appropriate.
Effective management/co-ordination of shifts.
Share information with other members of the multi disciplinary team, either verbal or written. Attending appropriate meetings. Use available resources effectively.
Provide and receive clinical supervision as per Trust guidance.
Act as a mentor to students in line with NMC requirements for Registered Nurses including attending annual mentor updates and evidence for Triennial Review Participate in recruitment, selection and induction of junior staff. Report and record incidents, complaints and accidents involving patients, staff or visitors in accordance with Trust and Service Standards.
Ensure that personal appearance, practice and manner conform to the Standards and Page | 3 Generic 2016 expectations of the Trust and are in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.
Ensure compliance with the regulations in respect of the storage and administration of drugs pursuant to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973.
Ensure compliance with the Trust and Service policies for the care of patient’s valuables and ensuring awareness amongst other staff of Standing Financial instructions and others relevant guidance documents.
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