1. Maintain high standards of nursing care ensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to nursing care.2. Assess, plan, delivery and evaluate individualised care and provide support and advice to other staff as appropriate.3. Receive patients and their relatives in accordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed of treatment and progress.4. Arrange the care of patients property, in accordance with unit policies and within the limitations of hospital responsibilities.5. Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that all treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with given policy.6. Give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to the senior qualified nurse on duty or the medical staff as appropriate.7. Maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and care.8. Participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Trust policy. Demonstrate competence in administration of complex intravenous therapies.9. Inform the nurse in charge of shift of any untoward incidents or problems affecting patients/staff/relatives and visitors.10. Inform nurse in charge of shift of any complaint received verbally from patients or relatives.11. Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Be familiar with the location of current files and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Resuscitation, Health and Safety, Fire,Infection Prevention & Control, Major incident, Child Protection and Risk Management procedures.12. Act as a positive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement.13. Co-ordinate the requirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departments within the Trust.14. Maintain good liaison with other nursing units and other hospital departments.15. Be familiar with and ensure all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or potential hazards and arranging for replacement as necessary.16. Actively contribute to ideas for enhancing patient care using evidence-based practice.