Staff Nurse - Day Surgery - UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Ensure the delivery of the highest possible standard of care to all patients. Act as preceptor to pre-registration students, mentor new clinical staff and new nonclinical staff. Support and guide all colleagues when needed. Liaise with link lecturers from affiliated nurse education departments with particular regard to developing and maintaining UPMC Whitfield Hospital as a recognised learning environment for student nurses. Develop and maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a good team spirit and collaborative working practices. Support the unit manager by meeting agreed responsibilities as set out by the Unit Manager , Assistant Director of Nursing or the Director of Nursing at any time. Identify and discuss nursing/patient needs with consultants/nursing team, multidisciplinary team, patients and carers. Accept responsibility and be accountable for the holistic care of a named group of patients on a shift basis. Ensure that the highest possible standards of patient care and patient safety are maintained at all times. Demonstrate and promote a patient centred style of clinical practice, acting as patient advocate at all times and provide emotional and psychological support to patients admitted to the unit for treatment. Maintain high standards of communication, both written and verbal at all times. Have a working knowledge of all NMBI publications to include the Scope of Practice Framework and Code of Professional Misconduct. Maintain own professional registration and submit to HR department for verification yearly. Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the following and always practice within the guidelines and policies written at both unit and hospital level: - Clinical risk reporting policy - Occupational Health - Facilities Management - Patient Moving and Handling - Resuscitation / Basic Life Support - Health and Safety - Departmental Financial Budgetary Controls It is the responsibility of all UPMC Whitfield Hospital employees to ensure they are aware of and competent in the reporting of Clinic Risk and all Health and Safety concerns. Understand and participate in projects within the Hospital. Undertake a pro-active approach in achieving and maintaining accreditation standards within UPMC Whitfield Hospital and have an in-depth knowledge of departmental and hospital-wide policies.