Registered Nurse Orthopaedics job description

The primary aim of the role is to provide effective patient centred care by performing individual assessment of care needs, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care that meet the needs of the patient and their families/carers.
The role is multidimensional and requires the post holder to integrate and fulfil all the identified dimensions.

As a registered nurse all activities provide opportunities for acting as a role model for staff. Following their preceptorship period the registered nurse is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision.

Participating in the assessment of health related needs of patients and their families/careers.

Contributing towards the formulation of a plan of care with the patient and their family/carers.

Delivering direct care to patients in accordance with the Trust?s policies and NMC Guidelines.

Continually assessing and evaluating the patient?s condition and the effectiveness of the care delivered with a senior member of the team.

Promoting a multi professional approach to maximise the patient?s health and independence utilising resources appropriately.

Maintaining up to date knowledge of current nursing issues/practices.

Working as a registered nurse, without direct supervision in the absence of the Ward Sister where necessary.[cont right]

Utilising and contributing to resources within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.

Promoting patient/carer independence through relevant teaching and support.

Supporting and enabling professional development of team members.

Undertaking own personal development to meet identified needs.

Contributing to the mentorship of colleagues as directed by the ward sister.

Ensuring statutory training is undertaken.

Participating in being cost effective in the delivery of high quality care.

Ensuring the correct utilisation of resources.

Contributing to the cost improvement programmes.

Contributing towards effectively monitoring episodes of sickness / absence.

Developing an understanding of risk management in relation to health care.

Registered Nurse Orthopaedics job description

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