RGN NURSE

Job Description:

Registered General Nurse (RGN):

• To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care using a defined model of care.
• To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.
• To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
• To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation.
• To facilitate early discharge planning enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital.
• Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to policy and procedures, including intravenous medication where appropriate.
• Supervise junior staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care. Ensure that staff has the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care benchmarking process, and implement the action plans as required.
• To ensure that the departmental coordinators are updated with clinical developments.
• Implement safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• To work with Lead and Senior Nurses, site Managers, Admissions and Infection Control to ensure optimal bed utilization.