Emergency Nurse/ Care Practitioner

To provide clear and effective leadership. To participate in assessment, planning and delivery of direct patient care across the Emergency Department, Ambulatory Unit and Minor Injuries Unit (referred to as the department throughout this document) in the Trust. To be fully accountable and responsible for shift management. Independently assess, investigate, diagnose and treat patients in specific client groups. Manage see and treat environment safely, ensure safe and effective practice at all times from all key personnel working within that area. To work in collaboration with the Ward manager and Clinical Matron to ensure the delivery of high calibre of evidence based patient care, and to encourage and develop a flexible work force through the efficient use of facilities, manpower and other resources. To initiate, promote and maintain high standards of practice within the team in line with departmental requirements. To provide clinical expertise both on shift and when representing the department. To manage all resources effectively and within budget parameters. To actively participate in audit.