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Maintain a high standard of nursing care for acutely ill patients in accordance with Airedale Hospital Trusts guidelines and protocols.
Develop good working relationships with nursing colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Contribute towards the development of clinical practice by participating in practice, and self development programmes on the unit.
Adheres to Airedale General Hospital Trusts policies and procedures relating to health and safety.To demonstrate a belief in:High standards of individual nursing care with a commitment to the development of best clinical practice, which is evidence based.
Individual professional development.
Effective communication and working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Flexibility and commitment to enhance care for the acutely ill patient.
CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSThe post holder will:-Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload.Exercise initiative when caring for patients.Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively as ateam member.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:Liaises with senior colleagues to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans of care for the acutely patient.Prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity of care and treatment throughout the shift.Maintain a safe environment in the ward area.Demonstrate professional accountability and works within own limitations.Maintain accurate legal records of care using care planning and Airedale General Hospital Trusts documentation.Demonstrate thorough and concise verbal handover which reflects the care and treatment given to the patient over the course of the shift.Respect the need for confidentiality and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.Offer help and advice to the patients family/friends responding to their individual needs in a caring and supportive manner.Develop scope of professional practice to administer intravenous medications.Communicate readily with the nurse-in-charge of the shift, regarding the patients care and condition.Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working.Consult and co-operate with medical/nursing and support staff from other areas where appropriate.Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accuratedocumentation in accordance with the Trusts policies.Participate in the preceptorship and in-service training programme.Identify individual learning needs at appraisal and contribute to a personal development plan. Demonstrates a commitment to self-development.Promote research based practice wherever possible according to the Trusts and Units guidelines, standards and protocols.Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of quality care.Participates in the management of the day unit team, including delegation of work to junior staff and reporting to Ward/Departmental Manager. Takes charge regularly adhering to all agreed protocols, policies and procedures.Under the control of the Ward/Departmental Manager teaches and monitors nurses and other students allocated to the Ward/Department. Adheres to agreed procedures and promotes, byexample, a high standard of nursing care.Is aware of responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation. Reports on any practices that could be detrimental to patient, visitors or staff safety.Fosters good relationships with other departments, the multi-disciplinary team, patients, relatives and visitors to the Ward/Department. Helps achieve high morale for both staff and patients.Learns from the Ward/Departmental Manager methods of ordering and stock control, management practices, policies and any other aspects of nursing and ward management as required. Reports and recommends changes as necessary.Identifies areas for change of improvement in working practices, suggests ideas to Ward/Departmental Manager and assists developments.Ensures all written documentation is of a high standard and according to NMC Regulations.Is able to deal with patient/visitors complaints and reports to Ward/Departmental Manager forinvestigation. Attends and assists at Ward/Department Meetings.Is involved in the collection of statistical data.Follows Risk Incident policy.
PROFESSIONAL Is responsible, as a trained nurse, for the control and administration of drugs within regulations laid down by Airedale NHS Trust and NMC and national legislation.Maintains clinical knowledge in nursing and particularly in the speciality of the Ward or Department and is prepared to advise and assist other staff.Acts as Assessor/Mentor.Acts as preceptor.Works within the NMC Code of Practice.Practices agreed models of nursing and systems of care as directed by Ward/DepartmentalManagerIs involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Departmental Manager in the implementationof them.Is prepared to present topics of interest, developments, feedback from Courses/Study days to peers and seniors if requested.Participates in developments relating to clinical governance.
The Acute Respiratory Care Unit, cares for patients with a variety of lung conditions including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, Lung cancer, Lung fibrosis and Tuberculosis. This also includes caring for our patients at the end of their life providing high quality and compassionate palliative care.
Staff will receive ongoing training and development across a wide range of in house courses, offering respiratory competencies in caring for and delivering CPAP/NIV and various other lung conditions. We are affiliated with the University of Bradford and offer fully funded support for registered nurses to undertake the post graduate Advanced Respiratory Care module at BSc or MSc level, with many staff continuing to work towards the PG Cert in Advanced Clinical Practice.
The post is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team which contributes to the effective and economic use of available resources.
The postholder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to teach junior staff, both qualified and unqualified. When designated is expected to take charge of a Ward or Department.
To assess, plan, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual programmes of care for the acutely ill medical patient. Offer advice and support to the patient's families and friends responding to their individual needs.
Communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care.
Maintain a high standard of nursing care for acutely ill patients in accordance with Airedale Hospital Trusts guidelines and protocols.
Develop good working relationships with nursing colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Contribute towards the development of clinical practice by participating in practice, and self development programmes on the unit.
Adheres to Airedale General Hospital Trusts policies and procedures relating to health and safety.To demonstrate a belief in:High standards of individual nursing care with a commitment to the development of best clinical practice, which is evidence based.
Individual professional development.
Effective communication and working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Flexibility and commitment to enhance care for the acutely ill patient.
CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSThe post holder will:-Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload.Exercise initiative when caring for patients.Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively as ateam member.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:Liaises with senior colleagues to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans of care for the acutely patient.Prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity of care and treatment throughout the shift.Maintain a safe environment in the ward area.Demonstrate professional accountability and works within own limitations.Maintain accurate legal records of care using care planning and Airedale General Hospital Trusts documentation.Demonstrate thorough and concise verbal handover which reflects the care and treatment given to the patient over the course of the shift.Respect the need for confidentiality and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.Offer help and advice to the patients family/friends responding to their individual needs in a caring and supportive manner.Develop scope of professional practice to administer intravenous medications.Communicate readily with the nurse-in-charge of the shift, regarding the patients care and condition.Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working.Consult and co-operate with medical/nursing and support staff from other areas where appropriate.Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accuratedocumentation in accordance with the Trusts policies.Participate in the preceptorship and in-service training programme.Identify individual learning needs at appraisal and contribute to a personal development plan. Demonstrates a commitment to self-development.Promote research based practice wherever possible according to the Trusts and Units guidelines, standards and protocols.Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of quality care.Participates in the management of the day unit team, including delegation of work to junior staff and reporting to Ward/Departmental Manager. Takes charge regularly adhering to all agreed protocols, policies and procedures.Under the control of the Ward/Departmental Manager teaches and monitors nurses and other students allocated to the Ward/Department. Adheres to agreed procedures and promotes, byexample, a high standard of nursing care.Is aware of responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation. Reports on any practices that could be detrimental to patient, visitors or staff safety.Fosters good relationships with other departments, the multi-disciplinary team, patients, relatives and visitors to the Ward/Department. Helps achieve high morale for both staff and patients.Learns from the Ward/Departmental Manager methods of ordering and stock control, management practices, policies and any other aspects of nursing and ward management as required. Reports and recommends changes as necessary.Identifies areas for change of improvement in working practices, suggests ideas to Ward/Departmental Manager and assists developments.Ensures all written documentation is of a high standard and according to NMC Regulations.Is able to deal with patient/visitors complaints and reports to Ward/Departmental Manager forinvestigation. Attends and assists at Ward/Department Meetings.Is involved in the collection of statistical data.Follows Risk Incident policy.
PROFESSIONAL Is responsible, as a trained nurse, for the control and administration of drugs within regulations laid down by Airedale NHS Trust and NMC and national legislation.Maintains clinical knowledge in nursing and particularly in the speciality of the Ward or Department and is prepared to advise and assist other staff.Acts as Assessor/Mentor.Acts as preceptor.Works within the NMC Code of Practice.Practices agreed models of nursing and systems of care as directed by Ward/DepartmentalManagerIs involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Departmental Manager in the implementationof them.Is prepared to present topics of interest, developments, feedback from Courses/Study days to peers and seniors if requested.Participates in developments relating to clinical governance.
The Acute Respiratory Care Unit, cares for patients with a variety of lung conditions including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, Lung cancer, Lung fibrosis and Tuberculosis. This also includes caring for our patients at the end of their life providing high quality and compassionate palliative care.
Staff will receive ongoing training and development across a wide range of in house courses, offering respiratory competencies in caring for and delivering CPAP/NIV and various other lung conditions. We are affiliated with the University of Bradford and offer fully funded support for registered nurses to undertake the post graduate Advanced Respiratory Care module at BSc or MSc level, with many staff continuing to work towards the PG Cert in Advanced Clinical Practice.
The post is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team which contributes to the effective and economic use of available resources.
The postholder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to teach junior staff, both qualified and unqualified. When designated is expected to take charge of a Ward or Department.
To assess, plan, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual programmes of care for the acutely ill medical patient. Offer advice and support to the patient's families and friends responding to their individual needs.
Communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care.
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