Staff Nurse Job Description Page 2
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3Visiting time policies are adhered to.
Delegation is appropriate to the skill level and knowledge of the individual to whom the task is delegated.
Documentation is recorded in a professional, legible and timely fashion.
The post holder will partake in the Total Quality Management processes thereby contributing to:
The identification of quality, policy and guideline issues.
The evaluation of current practices to best practice.
The setting of standards utilising structure, process and outcome.
All hospital, regional and national audit processes.
The Hospital Wide Accreditation Cycle.
Health Promotion initiatives.
Managerial Responsibilities
The timely identification and communication of any issues to the Nurse Manager.
Demonstrate a confidence and competence in all hospital policies and guidelines.
Efficient recording of all necessary documentation.
Effective management of complaints.
Monitoring of all risk management processes.
Maintaining an effective interdisciplinary communication processes.
Efficient utilisation of pay and non -pay resources.
Deputise for the Nurse Manager as appropriate.
Participate in all ward and hospital nursing communication processes.
Personal & Professional Responsibilities
The post holder is expected to:
Attend in a timely manner all mandatory education sessions.
Maintain a professional portfolio.
Ensure their professional and personal persona positively reflects the profession of nursing and Beacon Hospital.
Identify potential and beneficial topics for nursing research.
Utilise all practical opportunities to educate the patient and their families.
Attend appropriate study days and courses.
Be a preceptor and or supervisor to students and newly appointed staff.
Participate in their performance review with their Nurse Manager.
Educational Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Nurse Managers the post holder will:
Develop teaching skills and participate in the planning implementation of orientation and teaching programmes
for student nurses in the clinical setting.
Provide feedback to Nurse Managers in the compilation of proficiency assessments for student nurses in the
clinical setting.
Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the clinical area.
Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities in the clinical area.
Participate in the clinical induction of all new nursing and support staff.
Develop leadership ability in order to act as an effective role model.
Assume responsibility for own learning and development needs.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Utilise effective time management skills.
Maintain professional appearance and dress code.
Comply with guidelines for absence or tardiness.
Attend staff meetings, read email and other postings.
Attend all required in-services.
All employees are expected to remain flexible to meet the needs of the hospital, which may include floating to
other departments to assist as the patient needs fluctuate.
Wear Identification badge when working.
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