Base: Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Londonderry and Waterside Hospital, Gransha Park, Londonderry
Department: Acute Services and Care of the Elderly
Contract and hours: To establish a waiting list for any permanent, temporary, full-time, part-time or ‘As & When Required’ positions that may arise over the next 12 months
Job summary
To carry out general duties within the Directorate and to provide assistance and support within the ward / department. Participate in the NHS knowledge and skills framework as appropriate.
On appointment, you will undertake a period of formal training.
Main responsibilities
- Provide effective nursing care for patients on the ward / department ensuring patient supervision and safety at all times.
- Assist in the safe transfer of patients from bed to chair, other ward, unit or department and return.
- Assist in patient positioning with regard to:
- procedure to be performed
- patient comfort / dignity
- pressure area care
- moving and handling
- Provide support and reassurance to patients undergoing procedures.
- Ensure that patients are comfortable and that body temperature is maintained.
- Participates in meal service, assists with feeding and orders patients’ meals/special diets when required.
- Attend to patient’s elimination needs as required.
- Observe and report upon patient’s condition whilst in the ward / department.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Ensure the safe keeping of patient’s belongings and valuables in accordance with hospital policy.
For more details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
