Nurse

LOCATION - U.K

Responsibilities

As a nurse, you'll care for patients suffering from a variety of health conditions, ranging from minor injuries and ailments to acute and long-term illnesses and diseases. You will support their recovery by observing and assessing their needs, using care plans and carrying out care procedures.

You will need to build trust with patients and may also have to contact their families, particularly in cases of chronic illness where the patient may be returning regularly for treatment.

Responsibilities

As an nurse, you'll need to:

• Write patient care plans
• Implement plans for tasks such as preparing patients for operations, treating wounds and
• Monitoring pulse, blood pressure and temperature
• Observe and record the condition of patients
• Check and administer drugs and injections
• Set up drips and blood transfusions
• Assist with tests and evaluations
• Carry out routine investigations
• Respond quickly to emergencies
• Plan discharges from hospital and liaise with GPs and other healthcare professionals
• Reassure patients and their relatives and communicate effectively with them
• Advocate on behalf of patients
• Educate patients about their health - this may include running clinics and education sessions on topics such as diabetes, weight loss and quitting smoking
• Organise staff and prioritise busy workloads
• Mentor student and junior nurses
• Maintain patient records
• Make ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality.