Job responsibilities - To assess patients needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. - To organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staff effectively. - To be aware of, and communicate to team members, changes to patient information and treatment plans, both verbally and in writing. - To adhere to MNC standards of record keeping. - To assist the Ward Manger in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care. - To participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities e.g. Essence of Care. - To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget. - To provide advice and act as a role model to other members of the team. - To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient safety. - To supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuring tasks undertaken have been delegated appropraitely. - To contribute to the day-to-day management of the directorate, co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of nursing service and to address bed management issues. - To participate in the education and training of junior staff - To involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of care. - To participate in clinical supervision. - To assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations were appropriate. - To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times. - Work alongside the acute intervention nurse practitioner to understand their role and learn the skills required to work at practitioner level. - Learn the electronic observation system and how the hospital at night team operate. - Develop teaching skills and once demonstrated satisfactory competence act as faculty member for RGN deteriorating and resuscitation training and other life support courses. - Undertake courses to be determined by their line manager to support their development into a nurse practitioner