Nurse

This Job description is an outline

which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be

exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil.

To assess, implement and

monitor individual care plans for our clients

To involve patients and

carers in the development and delivery of goals within the care plan

To take the lead on the

unit as and to provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other team

members

To act upon and escalate

issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures

To administer

medications and treatment as prescribed, monitor effects and report as defined

To be compliant with the

clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures

To be involved in

clinical audits as and when directed

Carrying out all

procedures relating to the personal care and nutritional needs of patients

dealing with emergencies as required.

To undertake duties and

responsibilities as defined in the work plan.

To honour STEPS values

by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others

To facilitate and

co-ordinate the activities of the team

To have responsibility

and accountability for the overall quality of client care delivery including

meetings and reviews