Bank Registered Nurse

To assess plan, implement and evaluate nursing care and to promote a positive and professional atmosphere. To demonstrate and develop high quality nursing care through evidence based practice and to supervise, teach and develop staff in the nursing team. To demonstrate compassion, commitment, caring, competence, quality and safety in delivering patient centered care., To assess plan, implement and evaluate patient centered nursing care as per Hospice policies and protocols;

- Actively work in partnership with patients and their families and carers;

- Ensure patient, family and carers are central to care delivery and decision making;

-To uphold and promote patient safety at all times;

- To promote and support Advance Care Planning;

- To seek feedback from patients, families and carers and share with the Incare leadership team where indicated;

- To communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, the MDT and all staff within the Hospice to promote effective teamwork;

- To deliver concise and accurate patient presentation in handovers and to the MDT meetings;

- Communicate with other professionals outside the Hospice to facilitate continuity of care;

- Ensure accurate and timely records of care (electronic and paper) are maintained, upholding information governance;

- Promote evidence based practice through membership of clinical groups;

- Actively promote hand hygiene and infection control policies to minimise infection risk;

- Participate in audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting quality care;

- Actively promote reflective practice; and

- Actively promote an environment which enables the nursing team to work effectively.

The Prince of Wales Hospice has been providing care to people with a life-limiting illness since 1989. Our services are available to any adult from the Five Towns area of the Wakefield District.