Surgical Assessment Unit

Main duties of the job Our Emergency Zone is purpose-built to aid patient flow, transfer, and treatment. Our Acute Medical Unit features 4 bedded triage bays, 24 clinical assessment rooms, an ambulatory care unit, 16 short stay rooms, a separate emergency department entrance and a ground level helipad. Working within our Acute Medical Unit, your main duties will include: Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care. Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies. Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required. In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students. Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team. Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times. Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.