Registered Staff Nurse

To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care using a defined model of care.

To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.

To communicate with patients with significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.

To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.

To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation.

To facilitate early discharge planning enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital.

Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust Policy and procedures, including intravenous medication where appropriate.

In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.

To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate digital competence and actively contribute to the Trust's digital strategy. This includes promoting the effective use of Epic EHR, ensuring high quality electronic documentation, maintaining information governance standards, and supporting colleagues in developing digital capability.

Supervise junior staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care. Ensure that staff has the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care benchmarking process, and implement the action plan as required.

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential: - First Level Registration; - Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable: - Post qualification in relevant speciality; - Recognized teaching and assessing qualification or working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable: - IT Certificate; - Teaching and assessing qualification; - Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS Proposed career pathway

Skills

Desirable: - 6 months to 1 year general nursing experience; - experience Experience as a student nurse within orthopaedic setting; - Working with QI Managing change