Staff Nurse

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Skilled Worker, A ratingPosted 2 days ago

Job Description

To provide training, support and care to patients undergoing dialysis in the home environment.
Perform comprehensive assessments of the patients needs, to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Facilitate and assist in patient clinics for the home dialysis patients.
Carrying out various tests and investigations pertaining to the patients dialysis.
Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
Involve patients and carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day to day basis.
Supervise others and participate in their education and development.
Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.
Acts as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.
Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multi disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.

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