Staff Nurse (5th Floor)
The Princess Grace Hospital

To demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and to be accountable for own actions

Assess, plan and deliver care to meet patient and family needs

Undertake extended roles such as IV cannulation, phlebotomy

Contribute to research based care and other practice development initiatives

Contribute to the setting of clinical standards, policy and procedure

Promote good communication channels amongst staff enhancing good team work

To maintain a safe environment for patients and staff

To deputise for senior staff in their absence, demonstrating leadership and management

Supervise and direct junior staff, promoting a learning environment

Respect and ensure patients privacy and confidentiality

Ensure all patient charges are captured

Chaperoning and assisting medical staff

Check and report faulty equipment

Fully document all aspects of patient care and maintain accurate records

Provide patients and families with information regarding care and management of their condition

Maintain stock levels of supplies/equipment

To carry out nursing duties as requested by senior staff