Main purpose of job Under the general direction of the Senior Nurse in Charge and in collaboration with other nursing staff, the 1st Level Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates an appropriate programme of nursing care for patients. Coordinates with Other RGNs, Care, housekeeping and catering staff. Duties Include: Provides leadership and general supervision of all activities of nursing staff relating to the nursing care of patients. Assesses plans, implements and evaluates patient care, based on a nursing model of care. Carries out nursing procedures and treatments, including the administration of medicines and controlled drugs according to Yorkshire Surgicentre Standards and Policy and following NMC guidelines. Assists in the orientation of new staff and in the induction and training of students and nursing auxiliary staff. Assists in the promotion and implementation of good management practices throughout the Hospital and readily assumes team leadership responsibilities, including monitoring of practice and performance appraisal. Agrees to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company.