Experienced Staff Nurse - GI Unit

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge. Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines. To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a goodpatient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them todevelop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensiveassessment of a persons nursing requirements. Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe andappropriate for their needs. Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on andmaintaining the highest possible standards. Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities. Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained. Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure,temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medicationincluding transfusion of blood and blood products Please see attached detailed job description