Staff Nurse

Full job description
Perform a wide range of tasks such as administration of IV medications, venous cannulation and venepuncture, urinary catheterisation, perform ECGs. Direct clinical assessment and care provision of people in their home environment, who have been identified as meeting the Virtual Ward admission criteria. Participation in daily Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and Consultant ward rounds, ensuring that patient related information is up to date and information is disseminated accordingly. Act as a point of contact providing advice, support and guidance to patients, relatives, colleagues and other professionals on issues relating to care.

Communicating sensitive information concerning patients medical condition(s) and status which involves relationship building, displaying persuasive and reassurance skills always acting in the best interests of patients. Recording and communicating information relating to patient care in a clear and concise manner to a high standard. Demonstrating skills to assess and interpret specialist acute and other patient conditions within the patients home environment, initiating actions as appropriate. Management of medications, including providing advice and guidance, administration of Intravenous medications.

Perform diagnostic testing including venepuncture, ECGs, Urinalysis, peak flow. Dealing with distressed relatives, care of the terminally ill and with the consequences of terminal illness. Contributing to the formal induction of all new staff and the development of staff training programmes. Contribute to the principles of clinical governance ensuring that quality standards are set and monitored. Read more