Bank Staff Nurse

SUMMARY

Our client is hiring a Bank Staff Nurse to join the team.

A suitable candidate should be a motivated and multi-skilled individual that meets the requirements of the role.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE

• Ensure a comprehensive assessment is completed for the patients/residents to ensure a comprehensive person-Centre assessment is completed for their pathway.

• Ensure that each patient has an individual care plan and risk assessment, which takes into account the patient (if appropriate) and their carer's views, with regular reviews.
• To administer medicine within the appropriate guidelines and framework.
• Practice within the defined parameters under the Mental Health Act 1983/2007.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision for the support workers and students.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is of a high standard and patient notes are maintained and filed in the appropriate way.
• Provide a highly specialized range of clinical interventions and knowledge of evidence-based models of practice relevant to the patients’/residents’ needs.
• Working autonomously with confidence and competence to provide a highly specialized and safe service to the patient.
• To take appropriate action when working with vulnerable adults and children following guidelines and procedures, liaising with appropriate agencies as required.
• Maintain and contribute to the standards of professional care, ethics, policies and procedures
• Maintain professional standards of practice at all times.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• To be a Qualified Registered General Nurse.
• Up-to-date clinical skills.

• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize own workload.
• Understanding and ability to apply evidence-based care.
• Evidence of self and professional development.
• Portfolio of evidence to meet PIP agreed criteria.
• Professional approach to work.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Credible and Trustworthy.

DESIRABLE

• Experience coordinating ward activities, and delegating appropriately
• Competence in intravenous drug administration.