Assists in the management and organisation of the clinical area on a daily basis. As a temporary worker, will deliver safe, compassionate and appropriate care to meet the needs of the patient group. Will adhere to local policies and procedures regarding patient care.
- To coordinate and supervise where necessary, the work of nursing staff to ensure effective and safe patient care
- Perform a comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs. To plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of care and delivery of care according to the changing health care requirements
- Collect, collate and report information as required whilst maintaining accurate patient records
- Work collaboratively with other Health Care Professionals and agencies to ensure that patient needs are met specifically in relation to ongoing care needs, transfer and discharge.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives where appropriate
- Recognise and respond accordingly to urgent and emergency situations
- Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others
- Develop own skills and competencies. Ensure that the clinical area assigned to is within personal skill set and that local guidelines are adhered to
- Ensure compliance with policies, standard operating procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others
- Be committed to and adhere to monitoring standards of care
- Ensure your daily practice fulfils your professional roles advocate and accountability
- To respect the customs, values and spiritual belief of all patients and to maintain dignity at all times
- Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor their effects (within trust protocol for temporary staff)
- Ensure competency and safe maintenance of all medical devices within the sphere of responsibility and local guidelines
- To report any accidents/incidents in accordance with trust policy
- To ensure that the Bluestones Medical workers handbook and terms and conditions are adhered to when working as an advocate of Bluestones Medical
- Flexible attitude with a positive approach to change