Band 5 Nurse job in Bath at Sanctuary Recruitment LTD

Carries out a full range of registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s condition and care with support from the nurse in charge. Maintain the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst adhering to Trust and department policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff.

Works without direct supervision once key learning outcomes of the induction/ foundation or preceptorship programme have been completed. 6 month probationary period applies to career band 5 posts.

Maintains a safe environment when caring for patients, including those patients requiring frequent levels of monitoring.

Monitors all patient care and treatment, maintaining high standards and quality at all times.

Documents incidents on Datix in real time and escalated these to nurse in charge and is

area of trust risk management and how to raise concerns policies

Is able to prioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration in a patient’s condition and alert

Maintains accurate, contemporaneous and legible written records of care.

Uses effective communication, written and verbal with all levels of staff including the

multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives.

Adheres to the agreed procedures as identified, and promotes by example, a high standard

of good quality nursing care in the department.

Fosters good relationships with other departments, the multidisciplinary team and visitors to

the unit. Helps to achieve and maintain morale for both staff and patients.

Participates in the health education and explanation of treatment to patients and relatives.