Core
Registered nurse providing assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for a named caseload of patients in an acute medical ward.
Role type
Staff Nurse (Acute Medical)
Builds
Patient care plans and recovery outcomes for acute medical conditions
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, multidisciplinary collaboration, audit participation, shift coordination
Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for a named caseload of patients; Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers; Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team; In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator.
