Bank Staff Nurse

To assess patients needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. - To organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staff effectively. - To be aware of, and communicate to team members, changes to patient information and treatment plans, both verbally and in writing. - To adhere to NMC standards of record keeping. - To assist the Ward Sister in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care. - To participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities eg Essence of Care - To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget. - To provide advice and act as role model to other members of the team. - To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient safety. - To supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuring tasks undertaken have been delegated appropriately. - To contribute to the day-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of nursing service and to
address bed management issues. - To participate in education and training of junior staff. - To involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of care. - To participate in clinical supervision.