Staff Nurse

Job summary

We are looking for a registered nurse with apassion for palliative care to work as part of our multidisciplinary team basedin Winsford. An opportunity has arisen on our ten bedded In Care Unit at StLukes (Cheshire) Hospice. If you want the time to give compassionate patientcentred care as part of a small multidisciplinary team please apply.

We have a 20hr per week role available; theposition is for 2 nights per week.

Our shift patterns are 9pm-8am with an hoursunpaid break

Main duties of the job

To work within the policies and procedures of theHospice in order to maintain a safe working environment

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patientcare

To practise research-based techniques in caredelivery

To participate in the introduction and evaluationof new procedures for patient care

To always act within the Code of ProfessionalPractice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respectconfidentiality

To participate in multi-disciplinary and clinicalmeetings

Liaison with other professional groups involved inpatient care

Contribute towards prevention and management ofinfections

The post holder will be responsible for the Healthand Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty

The post holderwill take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the absence ofthe sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and supervise staffwhere appropriate

About us

At St Lukes Hospice, our ethos is one of service; being of service to our local people and community is central to all that we do. We believe the most important privilege any person can have is the opportunity to comfort and support ones fellow human beings in their hour of need. This spirit of service at St Lukes extends not only to the patients, but also to family and friends, and we welcome diversity.

The founding members of St Lukes Hospice were driven by the same ideals that inspire us today; to reach out a warm and caring hand to those in need and to help relieve their suffering of mind, spirit or body. The founder of the Hospice movement, the late Dame Cicely Saunders, wanted hospices to remain a beacon of hope with a message of care and community. St Lukes is a lively and vibrant Hospice that has a very powerful reason to be here.

St Lukes is an incredibly inspiring place to work and volunteer. You will be joining a passionate team, dedicated to delivering care and support to local people and their families.

We all share in the sense of privilege and honour that comes from being involved in a local organisation doing such important work and each day we look for new and innovative ways to make a difference to the wider community.

Each member of staff is highly valued at St Lukes

Job description

Job responsibilities

J OBTITLE: Staff Nurse

REPORTS TO: Ward Sister

K EY WORKINGRELATIONSHIPS: Other Band 5 team, HCAs,Medics, Social worker, IPU & Day Hospice Manager, Director of Care

PURPOSE:

The post holder will be part of a team committed todelivering and leading high quality care which reflects the philosophy andobjectives of St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice. The post holder will providesupport for patients/families and other members of the wider multi-disciplinaryhealth care team involved in patient care.

To provide a professional nursing service topatients and families on the in care unit and across the hospice settings

Supervise and guide students, junior members ofstaff, unqualified carers and volunteers in the Hospice

Contribute to the ongoing development of theHospice service in the quest to provide specialist palliative care that keepsthe patient and family as the central focus

KeyTasks and Responsibilities

To work within the policies and procedures of theHospice in order to maintain a safe working environment

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patientcare

To practise research-based techniques in caredelivery

To participate in the introduction and evaluationof new procedures for patient care

To always act within the Code of ProfessionalPractice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respectconfidentiality

To participate in multi-disciplinary and clinicalmeetings

Liaison with other professional groups involved inpatient care

Contribute towards prevention and management ofinfections

The post holder will be responsible for the Healthand Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty

The post holderwill take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the absence ofthe sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and supervise staffwhere appropriate

ManagementRole

Takecharge of the unit in the absence of a more Senior Nurse

Delegationof appropriate tasks to other team members

Maintenanceof accurate patient care records

Reportdeficiencies or dysfunction of equipment

Respondto concerns or complaints from service users in accordance

with thecomplaints procedure

Participatein audit activity and review of standards within the Hospice

Education/ Personal Development

Activelyparticipate in clinical supervision

Participatein Individual Personal Review (IPR) identifying development needs to meet theobjectives of the Hospice service and business plan

Demonstratecommitment to ongoing personal development through study, official courses andparticipation in in-house meetings and courses

Acquireskills, under the scope of professional practice guidelines, which will enhancepatient care

Act as arole model to junior staff / visiting students and share knowledge and skillsrelevant to palliative care

Personnel

Recordinformation received about staff sickness on the duty rota

Informingnursing management of continuation of NMC registration and the next expiry date

Maintaina personal time sheet in preparation for the monthly salary returns

To followagreed policies and procedures of St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice in order tomaintain a safe environment

Thepost holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keepabreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism.The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunitieswhenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.

Health & Safety & Security

Under health andsafety legislation, each individual has a legal responsibility for their ownwelfare and for the health and safety of others and to co-operate inmaintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, therebyminimising risk. The Hospice has a Health & Safety Policy which applies toall staff.

Similarly, it iseach persons responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring anybreaches of security to the attention of their manager.

Equal Opportunities

St LukesCheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion ofthe key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislationand St Lukes Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.

Confidentiality

In the course ofyour duties, you will have access to confidential material about members ofstaff, volunteers, other hospice business and patients. The Hospice has Data Protection Policy whichapplies to all staff.

St LukesCheshire Hospice iscommitted to safeguarding adults and children and expects all staff to share inthis commitment. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware ofspecific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves withthe Hospices Safeguarding Policies. Safeguarding training is mandatory for allstaff.

Thisjob description may vary from time to time according to the needs of St Lukes(Cheshire) Hospice.

Thisjob description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction withthe post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum 1 years post registration experience of working in a palliative care setting Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of co-ordinating workload for self and others Involvement in training and development of others

Desirable

Experience of working in a hospice In care setting Experience of managing the workload in the absence of senior staff

Personal Attributes

Essential

Passion for ethos of the hospice and demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation Ability to prioritise and manage own and others time and work load effectively Flexible approach to work Shows compassion &treats people with dignity, respect and kindness Ability to instil confidence in others A commitment to personal development & lifelong learning

Desirable

Emotional intelligence and resilience

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC registration 1st level registered Adult nurse Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Advanced communication skills training Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent Diploma in palliative care Mentorship/ teaching qualification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to participate in audit & training Ability to communicate with colleagues from clinical and non-clinical teams, with patients and those close to them Ability to develop effective working relationships as part of a team Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines IT literate, with keyboard and computer skills and able to use clinical care systems Ability to assess, implement and evaluate individualised care for patients Ability to demonstrate appropriate evidence based clinical skills

Desirable

Willingness to develop clinical skills to support delivery of strategic and operational plans

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