Senior Staff Nurse - Day Surgery

To maintain confidentiality surrounding patient admission and treatment at all times. To ensure documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Hospital approved documentation, in line with NMC and Hospital guidelines. To have knowledge of and adhere to ward and Hospital policy and professional standards. To ensure that team members do likewise.
To be a clinical expert within the speciality. To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing care for patients. Ensure that each patient is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated, and that this is accurately documented. Ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events. Ensure that discharge planning is commenced at the point of admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments, as necessary. To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care. This includes completion of training and development identified as part of appraisal and personal development (PDP) planning.
To deputise for the Ward Manager and Deputy ward Manager in their absence To act as a role model, supervise and support the junior nursing team and health care assistant