Helen Gregory (Interim Matron), Anna Homden (Ward Manager). Main duties of the job: You will co-ordinate and deliver effective quality nursing care by assessing the needs, planning, implementing & evaluating the care for a group of patients and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge. Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur. Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in ward/unit philosophy. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patients family and/or significant others in health promotion issues. Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care. Assisting other clinical areas within the trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand. Person Specification: Knowledge & Experience Essential: Registered Nurse Training completed Desirable: Completed Preceptorship Demonstrable experience of acute hospital setting Qualifications Essential: NMC Registration Diploma qualification/Degree in a healthcare related subject / or equivalent demonstrable experience Desirable: Basic Computer skills Aptitude & Abilities Essential: Demonstrable communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels. Proven ability to prioritise workload Attention to detail with documentation Proven evidence of relevant continuing professional development Desirable: Proven ability/demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others Demonstrable experience/an interest in healthcare of the elderly and/or rehabilitation
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