Sister/Charge Nurse -Band 6 - UTC

at  Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Contributes to a positive learning environment within the Unit. Adheres to Infection Prevention and Control policies in carrying out their duties. Has acquired expertise in Emergency Care underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Guided by clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures and codes of Professional conduct supported by the Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioners Is aware of National and Local policies and initiatives which impact on patients care Provides evidence based clinical advice as required to staff, carers and junior colleagues which promotes clinical practice that reduces risk to patients.
Is aware of National and local policies and initiatives which impact on patient and nursing care e.g. The Trusts Clinical Governance and Nursing Strategies, for example Essence of Care, and is able to demonstrate their application in the unit. Knows how to access and direct others to Trust policies and procedures Assessing patients on arrival to the Unit and prioritising them according to clinical need. Maintaining safety of the patients in the waiting area.
Supporting the Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioners in maintenance of high standards of care. Encourages evidence based, innovative practice in the delivery of nursing care and supports others in the implementation of changes identified to improve care. Ensures that all medical and emergency equipment is kept in a safe condition and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary. Helps identify training needs of other staff, and communicates this information to the Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioner.
Participates and may lead in Nursing and Clinical Audit in the unit, collecting information as required. Supports others in the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients. Assists with the management of resources; human, material and financial. To record all sickness and absence and to report appropriately.
Participates in the Performance Development Review process. Following appropriate preparation, act as a mentor to pre-registration students. Supports associate mentors and those on the staff nurse development pathway. Has a responsibility in ensuring the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues is respected at all times.
Actively participates in the communication of sensitive/difficult information and subsequent support of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues as appropriate. Able to apply frequent periods of concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable. Provides developed physical skills for performing minor surgical procedures where there is a frequent requirement for working in a restricted position for short periods of time

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