Staff Nurse Inpatient Unit

2 weeks ago

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Coben Healthcare Limited Full time

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Work effectively as a team member to provide excellent standards of patient care within the Inpatient Unit
Be responsible for the assessment planning and evaluation of effective programmes of care for patients seeking support were needed
Be responsible for delivery of care to individual patients within their team, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice
Be responsible for evaluating the care delivered in accordance with care plans and making relevant changes as necessary
Prioritise own workload and direct as appropriate the work load of others based upon patient need
Ensure that patients and their carers receive the highest standards of care at all times
Take responsibility for a shift as delegated
Hold the keys to the Controlled Drug Cupboard when in charge being accountable for access to the Controlled Drug Cupboard
Take responsibility for the 24hour health professional advice line working within established protocols as delegated
Maintain clear, accurate documentation in accordance with best practice, professional standards and guidance
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings as appropriate within the unit/hospice
Contribute to the discussions regarding patients they are caring for including liaising with healthcare professionals
Provide opportunities to patients and relatives to discuss care and raise issues
Responsible for complying with health and safety procedures
Work as an effective team member offering support to colleagues as required
Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patients and personnel is only used in connection with authorised duties
To work across departments where necessary in order to meet patient need.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain appropriate and respectful professional relationships with colleagues and other staff
Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, appearance and consistent reliable attendance

Act as an ambassador for the East Lancashire Hospice promoting at all times our vision which is to help everyone who comes into contact with the hospice to make the most of life.


We do this by committing to our values:

to care, listen, respect and work together to support people to live well until they die and support those affected by death.

Ensure that personal actions and conduct apply with hospice policies and procedures

  • Ensure effective use of hospice resources.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Access mandatory training appropriate to the role
Participate in the hospice appraisal system and access training opportunities to improve own knowledge and
skills
Participate in the education and training of others as appropriate to the role.

MANAGING SERVICES
Ensure a safe environment by ensuring the reporting of hazards and incidents, completion of relevant risk assessments, investigation of incidents and implementation of risk reduction measures
Ensure effective use of all resources within allocated budget
Be involved in the ordering of all department supplies, ensuring that required items are ordered promptly and cost implications are considered
Respond to staffing crisis in being flexible in responding to rescheduling of days off
Supports the systems in place to effectively manage resources
Support investigations for incidents/complaints they are involved with
Support the audit process
Actively participate in change management
Support the use of information technology taking responsibility for inputting clinical data as required on to the hospice data collection systems

MANAGING PEOPLE
Maintain appropriate and respectful relationships with colleagues, volunteers, hospice patients and hospice visitors.
Be driven, motivated and committed to the hospice and its core values
Participate in the education and training of others as appropriate
Act on any key messages, information, developments are communicated as directed
Ensure that personal actions and conduct comply with hospice policies and procedures
Ensure the effective use of hospice resources
Work with other professions to support effective inter-disciplinary team working

STATUTORY DUTIES
Ensure the security of information accessed in the course of your duties ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott principles and information governance best practice guidance
Report any hazards or incidents in accordance with the Health Safety and Risk Management Policy and procedures
Comply with the East Lancashire Hospice no smoking policy in all hospice premises and grounds
Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations including Hepatitis B immunity (as applicable)
Ensure that infection control measures are followed in relation to your role
Work at all times to safeguard the rights of individuals promoting their wellbeing and protecting those at risk from harm, acting on any concerns related to safeguarding children and adults at risk in line with policy and local guidance
Work at all times to respect peoples individuality, rights and diversity to ensure equality

WORKING HOURS
The post holder will work their contracted hours flexibly rotating through days and nights with flexible shift patterns to meet the needs of the unit
Rosters will provide a minimum of two days protected as days off with all other days off being able to be changed in the event of staffing issues within the organisation

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