Bank Staff Nurse - Inpatient Unit

Bank Staff Nurse – Inpatient Unit

Bank Rate: £17.28 (basic rate) + £2.09 (12.07%A/L)

Location: Blackburn

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Work effectively as a team member to provide excellent standards of patient care within the Inpatient Unit

• Be responsible for the assessment planning and evaluation of effective programmes of care for patients seeking

support were needed

• Be responsible for delivery of care to individual patients within their team, ensuring compliance with legislation

and best practice

• Be responsible for evaluating the care delivered in accordance with care plans and making relevant changes as

necessary

• Prioritise own workload and direct as appropriate the work load of others based upon patient need

• Ensure that patients and their carers receive the highest standards of care at all times

• Take responsibility for a shift as delegated

• Hold the keys to the Controlled Drug Cupboard when in charge being accountable for access to the Controlled

Drug Cupboard

• Take responsibility for the 24hour health professional advice line working within established protocols as

delegated

• Maintain clear, accurate documentation in accordance with best practice, professional standards and guidance

• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings as appropriate within the unit/hospice

• Contribute to the discussions regarding patients they are caring for including liaising with healthcare professionals

• Provide opportunities to patients and relatives to discuss care and raise issues

• Responsible for complying with health and safety procedures

• Work as an effective team member offering support to colleagues as required

• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patients and personnel is only used in

connection with authorised duties

• To work across departments where necessary in order to meet patient need.