Job Description

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care given to patients Maintaining high standards of patient care To acquire competency in basic nursing skills for ED To liaise closely with social services, safeguarding team, site team and the childrens ward to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children seen in ED when required To ensure the safety of patients in accordance with local and national safeguarding process Be proactive in maintaining local and national Quality Indicators for ED Ensure the accurate documentation of patient care in notes To assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy. To maintain awareness of and comply with Trust policies and protocols at all times. To work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team in order to achieve desired outcomes for patients and their families To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills. To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Emergency Department Ensuring patient safety at all times Never undertaking practice that you do not feel competent in Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise, reporting to senior Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.