A mixed ward with three specialities consisting of Haematology, palliative care and general medicine.
Training will be provided; the post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.
Following successful completion of the foundation gateway, the post holder will be required to take charge of the ward/department for a span of duty.
The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care on a busy diabetes ward, carrying out blood glucose monitoring and ketone monitoring. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/deputy ward manager. The team is very supportive. The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.
2. Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care. Inform the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
3. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.
4. Maintain and improve the quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
5. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
6. Provide information and support to patients/carers, ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patient's condition.
7. Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
8. Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
9. Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.
10. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.
11. Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 1st level Registered Nurse
Desirable
* Venepuncture
Experience
Essential
* Experience of liaising with multi-professional teams at all levels
Knowledge
Essential
* Computer skills awareness
* Up-to-date knowledge of current nursing issues and infection control issues
Skills
Essential
* Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
* Evidence of organisational skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and flexibility
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ward 8b Royal Liverpool Hospital
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE
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