To ensure at all times patients are treated with care and compassion. To support the Senior Nurse in organisation and coordination of the overall care to meet clients care needs, which may be complex involving other professionals and agencies in an integrated and co-ordinated way. To accept responsibility for those patients whose care has been delegated to them by the Community Nursing Sister or Senior Nurse and ensure continuity of the nursing care by on-going assessment. Escalate risk as appropriate. To deputise for the Community Nursing Sister in their absence as required. Assess and prioritise unscheduled requests for nursing intervention and allocate to the appropriately skilled clinician as appropriate. To refer patients to other services / agencies as appropriate. To organise own work as delegated by the Senior Nurse. Delegate work to junior staff and learners as required. To assist in the planning and co-ordination off duty, covering annual leave, sickness and study leave under supervision of a Senior Clinician. To assist in the assessment and implementation of care interventions to meet identified health needs of individuals, families and communities. Maintain associated records. To provide mentorship to pre- and post-registration nursing students.