MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL:
Assessment
1. Utilises assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs on admission.
2. Completes and documents the nursing admission assessment in a thorough and accurate manner.
3. Assesses patient condition on an ongoing basis.
4. Assesses the need for patient/family instruction.
Planning
1. Develops and documents a plan of care based on patient needs.
2. Updates the written plan of care based on patient needs.
3. Develops patient teaching and discharge plans as necessary.
4. Collaborates with other health team members in planning care.
Implementation
1. Provides safe, comprehensive nursing care to a caseload of patients and within the guidelines laid out by NMBI
2. Knows and practices according to established legal requirements, policy and procedures.
3. Establishes care priorities based on nursing/medical patient problems.
4. Performs procedures accurately, completely and safely.
5. Provides care with minimal supervision in a timely manner.
6. Maintains a safe environment for patients.
7. Respects the dignity and confidentiality of patients, serving as an advocate as necessary.
8. Functions quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.
9. Adapts to changing workload.
10. Deals with ward incidents and accidents in accordance with hospital policy.
Accurately record and report detail.
11. Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in relation to infection prevention and control.
Evaluation
1. Contributes to nursing quality assurance by assisting in the identification of recurrent nursing problems and co-operating in data collection.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
1. Documents according to policy and procedure.
2. Reports verbally and in writing pertinent patient care information to appropriate nursing/medical personnel.
3. Communicates appropriately with patients/relatives and colleagues and other members of the health care team.
4. Approaches interpersonal relationships in a manner that avoids antagonism, reduces conflict and prevents undue anxiety.
5. Recognises self-limitations and requests assistance.
Quality & Standards
1. Participates in achieving key quality indicators against clinical practice.
2. Participates in regular audits and metrics of nursing practices and procedures by direct observation and by audit surveys.
3. Identifies Health & Safety issues for both staff and patients.
PROFESSIONAL:
Professional Expectations
1. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the nursing department and hospital.
2. Follows appropriate lines of authority by discussing issues firstly with Clinical Nurse Manager, then with CNM 3 and then with the Director of Nursing.
3. Demonstrates flexibility by assisting in other areas of the Hospital as needed.
MANAGEMENT:
1. Demonstrates ability to organise care for caseload of patients.
2. Uses time effectively.
3. Shows ability to delegate work to Healthcare Assistants, Student Nurses or other.
4. Uses discretion for decision making regarding patient care.
5. Displays initiative.
6. Reports on-going problems to CNM.
EDUCATION:
1. Demonstrates ability to teach and guide more Junior Staff/Students and Healthcare Assistants.
2. Shows interest in Post Graduate Education/Self Development.
3. Attends required standard number of Study Days in the year
4. Demonstrates evidence of continued personal education and development.
The job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment.
