Registered Nurse -Elective Surgery (Band 5)

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 Trust's 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 patient's 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 patient's care and condition.

Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working.

Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with the Trust's 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.

To act as a mentor and support to junior staff members, responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurse, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development Staff To act as a mentor to students undertaking further education as requested, ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis on adherence to the Right Care Values and Behaviours; ensuring that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to main patientconfidentiality at all times Empower and support junior staff to be accountable for their own practice and undertake the role of the named nurse/primary nurse. Develop nurses to undertake duties under the Scope of Professional Practice, whilst developing oneself towards nurse practitioner status. Participate in the Staff Development Review system, assisting staff to take every opportunity to develop knowledge and skills.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

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Qualifications

Essential: - NMC Registration; - Studied to Diploma level or equivalent

Experience

Desirable: - Recent, relevant post qualification experience of working in an NHS acute in patient area; - Recent experience at a band 5 within an acute hospital setting

Skills

Essential: - Skilled clinician; - Excellent communicator; - Good interpersonal skills

Desirable: - Can lead by example and demonstrate teaching and coaching skills; - IV & phlebotomy skills

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'; - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues