Staff Nurse Band 5

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the nursing care given to individual patients, without direct supervision. They will be personally accountable for the nursing standards of such delegated duties. They will also be responsible for demonstrating procedures to qualified and/or unqualified staff, thus facilitating learning. The post holder is expected to take charge of the ward or department as required. They will provide evidence based care, advice and information to patients and their relatives. They will be expected to treat all staff, visitors and service users with tact and courtesy. Plan the delivery of patient care and take responsibility for implementing and evaluating that care, using an appropriate nursing model. Be accountable for own nursing practice and work unsupervised and on own initiative, but to be responsible to the Ward Manager for all aspects of their work. Deliver a high standard of comprehensive skilled and evidence based nursing care to patients. Be able to prioritise their own workload and of those working with them, such as learners and Healthcare Assistants. When in charge of the ward, know how to delegate what staff to what duties and ensure the smooth running of the ward. Know how to impart news of a distressing nature to patients and relatives. This will include passing on news of a patients death or helping a patient/relative understand a diagnosis such as cancer. Assist patients, carers and their families to identify health and well-being goals. Support and empower patients, carers and their families to achieve their health and well being goals. Accurately record observations and changes in patients conditions and report back to the responsible nurse in charge. Assist in planning and implementing methods of rehabilitation for patients and their carers. Liaise with colleagues and other agencies, including Social Services, to ensure continuity of patient care. Contribute to the integration of Whittington Health and Social Services. Extend their nursing knowledge/skills by undertaking further professional training that may be required in addition to keeping up to date with professional developments. Attend staff meetings and other relevant meetings. Participate in research projects and/or innovations, including health promotion and chronic disease management activities. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records are kept that ensure safety and continuity of patient care. Be computer literate. Utilise appropriate resources in the provision of total patient care. Be aware of, and act in, accordance with agreed policy procedures legislation and NMC standards. Participate in the orientation of new staff and nursing students, and act as a mentor to nursing students and healthcare assistants where appropriate. Demonstrate practice to nursing students and other staff. Undertake other relevant duties arising from the work of the Primary Health Care Team as requested by the District Nurse Team Manger and/or Lead District Nurse and/or Nurse Manager District Nursing.