Registered Nurse - AMU

Overview of Essential Responsibilities

Clinical

Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence. To successfully complete the Trusts preceptorship programme and Royal College of Nursing Competency Standards for Emergency Nurses Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.

Management and Leadership

To manage the Emergency Department environment and staffing in the absence of a senior member of staff. Effectively assess and delegate workload according to staff competencies in order to meet patient needs.

Educational Responsibilities

To complete the mentorship preparation programme or equivalent, act as a mentor and provide supervision to junior staff and other learners. To provide induction for new staff.

Professional Development

Maintain Continuous Professional Development in line with Trust Policy, local requirements and professional bodies. Ensure own practice is up to date and evidence-based and demonstrate an awareness of current, relevant research.

Specific Additional Responsibilities

To become competent in all enhanced practice roles in A&E. To undertake the assessment and treatment of paediatric patients. To undertake the assessment and treatment of patients with Mental Health related issues Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible