nurse jobs

Professional 1.1 Plan, implement and evaluate patient care using multidisciplinary approach following the Hospice philosophy, acting as Named Nurse for designated patients, both on the Hospice inpatient unit and in the patients own home. 1.2 Supervise professional work of other staff, where appropriate, and prioritise where necessary. 1.3 Deliver skilled, research based, individually planned nursing care to patients. Evaluate and document all care given, as laid down by Hospice and NMC policy.

1.4 Ensure patients and, where appropriate, relatives/carers are involved in the care planning process and ensure adherence to the Admissions/Discharge policies. 1.5 In accordance with the NMC Standards for Administration of Medicines and Springhill Hospice Drug Management Policies, undertake drug management procedures, ensuring correct record keeping. 1.6 Complete patient documentation in accordance with Hospice policy and the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping. 1.7 Work closely with and liaise appropriately with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care to patients/relatives/carers.

1.8 Maintain a safe environment to patients, relatives, visitors and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. 1.9 Within the scope of professional practice and Hospice policies, perform role expansion duties, following appropriate training and assessment of competence. 1.10 Ensure that the correct policy for the care and custody of patients property/valuables is adhered to. 1.13 Deliver advice and support within the constraints of your own professional competency to patients, carers and healthcare professionals who call the 24 hour palliative care advice line.

Advice given will be evidence-based and appropriate training ongoing. Education 2.1 Supervise and contribute to the training and development of nursing and care staff and act as mentor to individual nurses on clinical placement. 2.2 Maintain a personal and professional portfolio, providing evidence of self-development and ensure PREP requirements are fully met. 2.3 Participate in individual performance review and personal development planning.

2.4 Attend mandatory training sessions as laid down by Springhill Hospice and access other appropriate educational training programmes as required. 2.5 Participate in clinical and organisational audit and be actively involved in research activity and demonstrate the ability to advance palliative care research. Personnel 3.1 Read, understand and comply with all Hospice policies and procedures, applying the principles as appropriate to role. 3.2 To be aware of individual specific responsibilities in respect of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, in relation to role.

3.3 Introduce and support new personnel in their duties. 3.4 Report to Sister and Director of Clinical Services as appropriate. 3.5 Participate in meetings/case conferences. 3.6 Ensure your continued support and encouragement to colleagues within the nursing team and wider Hospice team at all times.

3.7 Participate in continuing education for personal progress and teaching of nursing staff, trained and untrained, and volunteers. 3.8 Ensure that all donations received for the Hospice are recorded and passed to appropriate personnel, and assist as required with fundraising. 3.9 On occasion represent the Hospice and receive donations at outside meetings/functions. 3.10 In the absence of senior nursing staff, deal appropriately with enquiries, concerns or complaints from patients, visitors, healthcare professionals or general public.

3.11 Maintain requirements of NMC registration. 3.12 Undertake any other duties as required and delegated by senior nursing staff. 3.13 Act at all times in a professional and competent manner, so enhancing the profession of Nursing and the reputation of Springhill Hospice to the general public. Professional 1.1 Plan, implement and evaluate patient care using multidisciplinary approach following the Hospice philosophy, acting as Named Nurse for designated patients, both on the Hospice inpatient unit and in the patients own home.

1.2 Supervise professional work of other staff, where appropriate, and prioritise where necessary. 1.3 In the absence of senior nursing staff accept delegated responsibility for the patients within the Inpatient Unit for the duration of an allocated shift. 1.4 Deliver skilled, research based, individually planned nursing care to patients. Evaluate and document all care given, as laid down by Hospice and NMC policy.

1.5 Ensure patients and, where appropriate, relatives/carers are involved in the care planning process and ensure adherence to the Admissions/Discharge policies. 1.6 In accordance with the NMC Standards for Administration of Medicines and Springhill Hospice Drug Management Policies, undertake drug management procedures, ensuring correct record keeping. 1.7 Complete patient documentation in accordance with Hospice policy and the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping. 1.8 Work closely with and liaise appropriately with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care to patients/relatives/carers.

1.9 Maintain a safe environment to patients, relatives, visitors and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. 1.10 Supervise and contribute to the training and development needs of junior staff, qualified and unqualified, including volunteers and others. 1.11 Within the scope of professional practice and Hospice policies, perform role expansion duties, following appropriate training and assessment of competence. 1.12 Ensure that the correct policy for the care and custody of patients property/valuables is adhered to.

1.13 Deliver advice and support within the constraints of your own professional competency to patients, carers and healthcare professionals who call the 24 hour palliative care advice line. Advice given will be evidence-based and appropriate training ongoing. Education 2.1 Supervise and contribute to the training and development of nursing and care staff and act as mentor to individual nurses on clinical placement. 2.2 Maintain a personal and professional portfolio, providing evidence of self-development and ensure PREP requirements are fully met.

2.3 Participate in individual performance review and personal development planning. 2.4 Attend mandatory training sessions as laid down by Springhill Hospice and access other appropriate educational training programmes as required. 2.5 Participate in clinical and organisational audit and be actively involved in research activity and demonstrate the ability to advance palliative care research. Personnel 3.1 Read, understand and comply with all Hospice policies and procedures, applying the principles as appropriate to role.

3.2 To be aware of individual specific responsibilities in respect of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, in relation to role. 3.3 Introduce and support new personnel in their duties. 3.4 Report to Sister and Director of Clinical Services as appropriate. 3.5 Participate in meetings/case conferences.

3.6 Ensure your continued support and encouragement to colleagues within the nursing team and wider Hospice team at all times. 3.7 Participate in continuing education for personal progress and teaching of nursing staff, trained and untrained, and volunteers. 3.8 Ensure that all donations received for the Hospice are recorded and passed to appropriate personnel, and assist as required with fundraising. 3.9 On occasion represent the Hospice and receive donations at outside meetings/functions.

3.10 In the absence of senior nursing staff, deal appropriately with enquiries, concerns or complaints from patients, visitors, healthcare professionals or general public. 3.11 Maintain requirements of NMC registration. 3.12 Undertake any other duties as required and delegated by senior nursing staff. 3.13 Act at all times in a professional and competent manner, so enhancing the profession of Nursing and the reputation of Springhill Hospice to the general public.