To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of assigned patients. To initiate this process when a patient is planned for admission to the unit ensuring the correct information, equipment etc. is in place and commences the assessment process. To provide care for patients as defined by the individualised care plan, reviewing and updating this when care needs change. When necessary, to make changes to planned care when the need arises and change the care plan accordingly. To communicate the changes to the wider team to ensure the correct care is delivered. To accurately document all stages of the nursing process. To keep care plans and patient records up to date, reviewing these as care changes. To provide a high standard of nursing care to the patients and evidence this. To establish a relationship in which the patient, family and friends may express their needs, and have those needs met where nursing can provide. To involve the patient, family and friends in setting goals, evaluating and taking part in the care process. To act as patient advocate where appropriate, ensuring patients capacity is assessed working with the mental capacity Act. To support, offer help and be aware of other staff members needs, and ensuring they deliver care appropriately based on the needs of patients as identified in their care plans. To support, offer help and be aware of other staff members needs, and ensuring they deliver care appropriately based on the needs of patients as identified in their care plans. To act as practice supervisor, to nursing assistants and student nurses to support their learning and development. Work with unregistered staff to develop their competency in the care they are delivering and ensure safe practice. To contribute actively to the rehabilitation process working alongside therapy colleagues. Work closely with therapy colleagues to set join goals with the patient ensuring the whole team are aware of the goals to focus on and achieve. Working together to complete the relevant outcome information required within the service