Job Title: CNM1
Department: Urology day unit
Reporting To:
Nurse Manager
Date:
2025
Overall Purpose of the Role
Beacon Hospital is committed to delivering exceptional patient care within an environment founded on quality, respect, compassion, and dignity.
The Staff Nurse in the Cardiology and Acute Medical Ward plays a critical role in delivering high-quality nursing care. This includes the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for a diverse cohort of patients, including those with cardiology, cardiothoracic, respiratory, and acute medical needs—many admitted via the Emergency Department.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
Patient Care:
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Deliver direct care to assigned patients
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Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and formulate care plans
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Monitor and document vital signs, symptoms, and patient behaviours
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Initiate and revise individualized care plans in accordance with patient needs
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Clinical Duties:
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Carry out admission, discharge, and transfer procedures
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Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
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Alert appropriate staff to changes in patient condition
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Apply and maintain aseptic techniques, infection control, and isolation procedures
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Documentation & Confidentiality:
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Accurately document all aspects of nursing care
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Uphold patient confidentiality at all times
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Evaluation & Education:
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Reassess patient care and revise plans accordingly
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Educate patients and families regarding treatment and care plans
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Record and evaluate teaching and instruction outcomes
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Clinical Responsibilities
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Adhere to the Professional Scope of Practice Framework (NMBI 2000)
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Ensure:
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Appropriate family involvement in care
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Adherence to hospital and nursing policies
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Supervision of patient meals and dietary requirements
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Proper delegation of tasks
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Professional, timely, and legible documentation
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Participate in continuous quality improvement by:
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Identifying and addressing quality and policy issues
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Engaging in hospital audits and accreditation processes
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Contributing to development and evaluation of care standards
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Managerial Responsibilities
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Promptly communicate concerns to the Nurse Manager
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Participate in the management of complaints and risk
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Support interdisciplinary communication
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Act as deputy for the Nurse Manager when required
Personal & Professional Responsibilities
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Attend all mandatory training sessions
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Maintain an up-to-date professional portfolio
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Present a professional image at all times
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Engage patients and families in educational opportunities
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Take part in performance evaluations with the Nurse Manager
Educational Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, the Staff Nurse will:
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Develop teaching skills and support student nurse orientation and education
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Provide feedback for student proficiency assessments
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Identify and contribute to staff training needs
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Support learning and development opportunities for all staff
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Assist with clinical induction of new staff
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Act as a role model through leadership and professionalism
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Take ownership of personal professional development
Other Duties and Expectations
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Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code
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Follow procedures for reporting absences and tardiness
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Be adaptable to meet hospital needs, including floating to other units when required
Person Specification
Qualifications:
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Registered General Nurse with NMBI (in good standing)
Experience:
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Previous experience in acute medical or cardiology settings is preferred
Key Competencies:
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Knowledge:
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Relevant experience in acute medical care
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Interest in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, or Acute Medical Nursing
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Awareness of national nursing strategies
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Teamwork:
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Strong ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
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Motivated with a proactive approach to nursing care
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Communication:
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Effective communication, both written and verbal
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Organisation:
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Strong time management and planning skills
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Flexible approach to shift work and duties
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Patient & Customer Focus:
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Commitment to delivering high-quality care
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Compassionate approach with respect for patients and colleagues
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To know more contact Sonal Tikariha
https://www.frsrecruitment.com/Consultant/sonal-tikariha
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