Outpatients Senior Staff Nurse - Maternity Cover

at  The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Am I the right person for this Senior Staff Nurse role in the Outpatient Department(OPD)? Extensive experience as a Staff Nurse in a similar healthcare environment Excellent people skills, good communication and observation ability To have sound knowledge and experience within the various clinical specialties Demonstrable experience in mentoring junior staff Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Adhere to the Code of Conduct for Nursing and the Data Protection Act Ability to work under pressure and with high volumes of work during peak times What would my responsibilities be as a Senior Staff Nurse in the Outpatient Department (OPD)? To ensure documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Hospital approved documentation, in line with NMC and Hospital guidelines. To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing care for patients.
Ensure that each patient is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated, and that this is accurately documented. Ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families. To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events. To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care.
This includes completion of training and development identified as part of appraisal and personal development (PDP) planning. To be competent in the administration of medication Communicate effectively, promoting open and trusting relationships. To be aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment in the department. Participate in effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments, relatives and visitors.
Ensure quality care is given, by being familiar with agreed standards of care and to inform seniors, if the required standard cannot be reached. Assist in ensuring the safety of the department, and the risk management process by actively participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including reporting of incidents. Be aware of how to access Hospital policies and clinical procedure guidelines and that staff adhere to these at all times Act as a team leader for Health Care Assistants, acting as a mentor/preceptor, and facilitating their development. To actively participate in the practical training at every opportunity, through formal and informal teaching.
Supervise and orientate temporary staff and staff new to the area. To act as a preceptor for Health Care Assistants. To participate in audit relating to nursing and multidisciplinary care

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