Senior Staff Nurse - Same Day Emergency Care

Actively participate in the delivery of care. Care for patient with regard to their individual care needs whilst maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality in accordance with the NMC code of conduct Practise and promote nursing care to the highest standard in accordance with the Trust's policies, procedures and the NMC Code of Conduct, and fulfil PREP requirements. Establish a supportive and organised working environment conducive to the well being of patients and carers. Develop, promote and maintain effective communication and working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers. Practise in a professional manner at all times, acting as a role model and resource for peers and junior colleagues whilst offering support and leadership. Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care according to staff availability. Inform Clinical Nurse manager or Matron when changes occur in circumstances which affect the delivery of care. Having regard to the workload of, and the pressures on colleagues, inform the Nurse in Charge or Matron if these are seen to jeopardise safe standards of practise. Ensure that all clinical and legal documents completed are both accurate and legible and that the nurses understand the relevance and confidentiality of their nature. Promote the provision of a customer-orientated service. All trust employees are required to observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for infection control ensuring the environment in which they work is safe, clean and tidy. The use of standard infection control precautions is mandatory for all staff to prevent or minimize the spread of microorganisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community. Perform an expanded role of duties including Phlebotomy, IV cannulation etc. Be familiar with the Major Incident Plan and own role within it.