Competently performs all fundamentals of patient care. Ensure effective delivery of nursing care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained. Follow all NUH policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients. Participate in personal and practice development activities to maintain standards of care. Undertake clinical tasks and directly supervise patients.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Personal care and clinical duties: Demonstrates care and compassion to patients, carers, and relatives to help ensure high-quality person-centred patient care is delivered at all times. Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, and repositioning of the patient under the supervision of an RHP.
2. Provide support to the RHP and, where appropriate, other members of the Clinical Team as required. Co-operate with and maintain good relationships with team colleagues and staff in other disciplines to maximise patient care.
3. Support new starters within the clinical environment. Maintain good relationships and an empathic approach to the patients' family, relatives, and carers. Refer them to an RHP for any questions they may have on the patient's condition or for any suggestions or complaints that they wish to raise.
4. Undertake care as delegated by the RHP, adhering to the Trust's policies and procedures to promote the patients' health, safety, and well-being. Report changes or concerns to the patient's condition to the RHP.
5. Assist with the safe transfer of all patients between clinical areas. Communicate/liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times and follow information governance policies and procedures.
6. Participate in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, e.g., food and fluid intake charts, to ensure effective communication. Follow NUH policies and procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for patients and colleagues.
7. Follow work area procedures for the use of supplies and equipment to promote effective and efficient use of resources. Share responsibility for key aspects of housekeeping and stock control, demonstrating a good awareness of cost efficiency and safety.
8. Report observed changes in the patients' physical/psychological needs to the RHP. Perform a range of clinical duties and report results to RHP, e.g., urinalysis, blood pressure, pregnancy testing, patient observations, supervision of patients, and similar activities.
9. Deal with questions and enquiries from patients, carers, and relatives regarding the clients' condition or for any suggestions or complaints that they wish to raise. Where appropriate, refer these to a RHP.
10. Undertake routine and regular checks on patient trolleys and bed spaces ensuring all relevant equipment is clean, in good working order, and intact, and report faults to the Registered Nurse.
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