Staff Nurse Dermatology

at  Beaumont Hospital

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

1. Documents according to policy and procedure.
2. Reports verbally and in writing pertinent patient care information to appropriate nursing/medical personnel.
3. Communicates appropriately with patients/relatives and colleagues and other members of the health care team.
4. Approaches interpersonal relationships in a manner that avoids antagonism, reduces conflict and prevents undue anxiety.
5. Recognises self-limitations and requests assistance.

EDUCATION:

1. Demonstrates ability to teach and guide more Junior Staff, Healthcare assistants.
2. Shows interest in Post Graduate Education/Self Development.
3. Attends required standard number of Study Days in the year.
   Qualifications:

CLINICAL ROLE:

To provide and maintain effective, individualised nursing care by:-
1. Assessing (with the patients where possible) physical, psychological and social problems and the need for nursing intervention.
2. Preparing and up-dating the documentation within a nursing framework to include treatment delegated by medical staff.
3. Continuing the care provided at ward level to ensure safe discharge of patients to their home or care facility.
4. Acting as team leader in giving skilled nursing care and treatments for the patients using the unit.
5. Planning the involvement of the patient’s relatives, teaching and supervising nursing techniques in preparation for the transfer home.