HCA Bank for Student Nurses

Job description

• Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results
• Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters
• Obtain specimens & process specimens to the laboratory
• Provide pressure area care to patients
• Provide care to patients who are dying
• Inspect & accurately record the condition of patient's skin integrity, appropriately escalating concerns
• Able to prepare equipment for aseptic procedures as instructed
• Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and pain scores on instruction from the Registered Nurse. Accurately recording the results and reporting significant findings
• Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical
• Procedures ensuring their dignity, respect, comfort and safety
• Record ECG's as instructed by a Registered Nurse
• Orientate new patients to the ward or department
• Undertake equipment safety checks
• Escort patients to theatre
• Participate in the enhanced observation of patients
• Remove peripheral cannula's from patients
• Promote optimal conditions for patients to rest and sleep
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Ensure that the clinical / care environment is clean, safe and tidy
• Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation

• Numeracy and spoken English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job role
• Basic computer skills

• An understanding of working in a healthcare setting

• Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting