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SalaryPrimary Duties & Areas of Responsibility Under the direct and indirect supervision and working in partnership with a Registered Practitioner provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care through the assessment, planning, goal setting and evaluating individual patients needs based on evidence and working in partnership with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). To use computer and paper based systems to maintain accurate and timely records of care using appropriate documentation according to local, Trust and national standards. Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner and in accordance with national, Trust and local policies operate highly complex, specialist medical equipment, to provide treatment to Critical Care patients. Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner prepare and administer selected medication as per local and Trust Policy to Support Administration of Selected Medications by Assistant Practitioners Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner undertake point of care testing e.g. blood and urine tests. Adhere to national, Trust and local service guidelines regarding the moving, handling and positioning of patients as demonstrated in mandatory training sessions, to ensure the safety of self, patients, carers and colleagues. This will include the use of specialist equipment. Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner Implement and share good infection control practice. Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner refer relatives and visitors enquiries to the appropriate members of the MDT so that information given is up to date, timely and consistent. Communicate with patients, family/carers in a calm and sensitive manner. Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner engage and interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in the unit philosophy. Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner to provide advice and mentorship to HCSWs, new registered nurses or any students or visitors to Critical Care. Seeks assistance and reports problems promptly to ensure patient safety. Demonstrates recognition of his/her own limitations in the Critical Care environment such that patient safety is maintained.
