registered nurse Brighton, England
Job description
Participate in the assessment, implementation and delivery of individualised patient care seeking guidance where appropriate. To report on the condition of patients to the Clinical Leader/Medical staff, assisting them in ascertaining treatments and ensure these are carried out. To ensure that all patients' data is accurately recorded. Ensure that all patients have nutritional assessment and that individual needs are fully met.
Be responsible for the control and custody of all medication and drugs in accordance with Trust policy. To administer drugs as prescribed, checking and witnessing controlled drugs. Ensure safe effective discharge planning, involving the multidisciplinary team as necessary. Take charge of a group of patients, taking into account patient/relative/carers wishes.
Ensure that all patients needs are identified and programmes of care implemented to meet individual needs. Ensure that best practice care is delivered. Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Act as a role model showing example in regard to behaviour, attitudes, conduct and appearance.
To maintain correct standards of uniform and personal appearance, as indicated in the Dress Code & Uniform Policy. Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed. Take an active role in the management of risks, in line with Trust and Directorate policy Ensure your role has a positive influence on key performance indicators. Seek consistently to improve nursing practice in line with evidence, recent best practice innovations and new developments.
Proactively manage ward level complaints and report to senior staff so that they can be dealt with according to Trust Policy. Maintain flexibility with staff rosters in order to provide cover with the optimum skill mix, making best use of available resources. Deal with patient/relative complaints proactively. Provide a supportive role to the ward manager to ensure the smooth running of the ward.
