Staff Nurse

apartmentNHS Jobs placeMilton Keynes calendar_month 
To act at all times in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code of Conduct. To care for patients and their families within the framework of the departments philosophy of care. To maintain patient and relative confidentiality at all times.
To be aware of personal responsibilities regarding Health and Safety at work, fire procedure and the safe storage and administration of drugs within Trust policy and established law. To positively contribute to the process of change within the department when this is aimed at the improvement of patient care.
To contribute to the wellbeing of the team by demonstrating support for colleagues and showing high levels of enthusiasm and commitment. To have knowledge of, and act within current Trust Policies and Guidelines of Clinical Practice. To ensure that material resources are utilised sensibly and cost-effectively.
To assist in the initiation and evaluation of quality control methods within the department. To promote a positive and professional image by ensuring patients relatives are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner. To make a thorough assessment of the patients needs according to an agreed model of nursing care.
To formulate evidence based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs. To implement or supervise the implementation of all nursing actions as planned. To measure the effect of nursing actions, taking into account the patients perception and amend the plan of care as required working within the departments protocols and guidelines.
To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team on matters affecting patient care and ensure sound communication with the nurse in charge. To act appropriately and effectively in the event of an emergency situation To be competent in the use of specialised equipment To participate in the planning of arrangements for the patients discharge or transfer to ward.
To maintain own personal and professional development in accordance with NMC guidelines. To participate in the departments in service training and complete departmental competency programme. To participate in the departments performance review programme.
To assist with the orientation of new members of staff. To act as a practice supervisor/ assessor for learner nurses during their allocation to the Unit, enabling them to gain maximum benefit from their allocation (first level nurses only), by ensuring that a suitable learning environment is maintained.

To participate in department meetings as appropriate. Please refer to the job description for further details.

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