Staff Nurse Role
STAFF NURSE JOB DESCRIPTION
Grade: Band 5
Professionally & Managerially responsible to: President/Vice President & Care Co-Ordinator
Key Working Relationships: All members of the nursing team, medical staff and other professionals allied to medicine.
Job Summary:
1. To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for: - The assessment of care and health education needs; - The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.
2. To gain experience and skills in: - Clinical practice - Facilitation and teaching - Management (as appropriate)
3. To work in accordance with the Associate FIDES Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives.
4. To maintain effective communication.
5. To participate in Clinical Supervision as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/ role model to less experienced staff.
Patient Care Responsibilities
1.1 Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.
1.2 To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.
1.3 To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
1.4 To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a more healthy lifestyle.
1.5 To complete patient documentation correctly.
1.6 To maintain a safe ward environment. 1.7
To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols/care pathways.
1.7 To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication.
1.8 To ensure patient confidentiality.
1.9 Professional Development and Education Responsibilities
2.0 To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff/student education programmes.
2.1 To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.
2.2 To attend mandatory training sessions.
2.3 To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice. The NMC mandatory study days or updates to maintain registration is at your own cost or to find funding for, not the responsibility of Associated FIDES.
2.5 To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own Personal Development Programme.
2.6 To participate in a programme of clinical supervision.
2.7 To assist in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards and policies.
2.8 To assist in the training and development of Health Care assistants and complete assessors training as required.
3. Research and Development Responsibilities
3.1 To assist in promoting nursing practice in line with relevant research.
3.2 To maintain an awareness of evidence-based practice.
3.3 To contribute to research and development programmes within Associated FIDES.
4. Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibilities
4.1 To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.
4.2 To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issues relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance.
4.3 To uphold quality initiatives that improve ‘client care’ and enhance the interface between staff, patients and visitors.
4.4 To participate in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality.
4.5 To be aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a safe environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking action as and when required.
4.6 To be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in accordance with Associated FIDES policy.
4.7 To participate in maintaining a clean environment
4.8 Identify own training needs, to ensure individual is informed and competent in the use of all equipment provided for use.
Resource Management Responsibilities
5.1 To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.
5.2 To assist in the assessment and monitoring of staffing requirements and report problems to the Care Co-Ordinator.
Staff Nurses do not have budgeting authority only advisory,
The Final decision of any financial outlay for equipment or further care funding is at the discression of the PRESIDENT and the treasurer.
In the president's abscence, the decision lies with the Co-President and Treasurer
with Advice from the Staff Nurse involved to assertain the best outcome for the client.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The postholder is required to familiarise themselves with all Associated FIDES policies and procedures and to comply with these at all times. The Code of Expectations of Employees in particular set out what you as a postholder are required to follow at all times and you should study this carefully. Failure to comply with any of the Associated FIDES policies may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
This role description is not an exhaustive statement of the scope of the job and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with their grade.
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