Adhere to all local standard operating procedures and policies. Participate in coordinating the activities for the whole department area managing staff placement, ensuring safe placement of patients in the department area. Organise time, equipment and staff to deliver nursing care. Delegate and assign activities and tasks appropriately, working as a team to improve overall performance. Act as an advocate for the patient/client ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services. Effectively liaise with clerical staff, surgical booking staff, site management team, and other departments to allow timely management of patient throughput. Participate in department meetings and other multidisciplinary meetings ensuring that concerns of patients are identified and met. Ensure the health, safety and welfare of the department staff, taking action where necessary and report issues of concern to the nurse manager.