Registered Nurse

The post holder will: Assess, implement, review and evaluate care needs for designated group of patients. Demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff. Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times Educational and development role Clinical/Professional · Be responsible for maintaining one's own NMC Registration including maintenance of clinical portfolio. · Be aware of and adhere to all relevant NMC Codes of Practice and Advisory Papers. · Be accountable for maintaining a safe and responsible approach to the sphere of practice acknowledging the holistic needs of the patient and families and the Philosophy of Hospice Care. · Work within the agreed policies, procedures and guidelines identified for the sphere of practice. · Ensure at all times a good role model is presented to other members of the hospice team. · Provide nursing care to the patient according to their specialist palliative care needs and commence and update plans of care
as required. · Coordinate and lead care for an allocated group of patients. · Demonstrate a commitment to developing own critical analytical skills. · Engage in clinical training as relevant to role · Fulfil practice supervisor role and once appropriately qualified and experienced practice assessor role for nursing students · In conjunction with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. · Attend weekly Multi-Disciplinary Meeting and communicate decisions to team members. · Maintain accurate and legible written and electronic records in accordance with NMC guidelines. · Support learning for qualified and unqualified staff including students and volunteers. · Ensure safe and economical storage and use of equipment. · Be receptive and supportive towards the research and audit plans of others, participate in research audit studies as required. · Identify own areas of interest and become involved in research and development
of new ideas. · Be responsible for developing and maintaining link topic ensuring relevant evidence based practice is disseminated to all staff. As link nursing coming back relevant to keep this · Undertake all scope of practice roles which are identified by the Hospice as integral to the role. · Share knowledge and expertise with others and assist in facilitating a learning environment conducive to the acquisition of further knowledge and skills. · Work with agreed correct policy for safe custody, storage and administration of drugs including competency of single nurse administration for specified control drugs following appropriate training and supervision. · Participate in and contribute to the setting and measuring of standards within the sphere of clinical practice and as laid down by the Care Quality Commission. · Work as part of a team and liaise with the appropriate colleagues to ensure optimum care for the patients under your care · Work
within own scope of practice and ask for help when needed 2. Managerial · Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and carers. · Have regard for the resource implications of decisions made. · Attend face to face mandatory training and complete e-learning within a timely manner as per hospice policy · Ensure accidents and incidents are correctly reported as per hospice policy. · Take responsibility according to Hospice policy for patient's property and valuables. · In exceptional circumstances and with direct support of senior clinical staff take responsibility for the management of the unit in the absence of other senior clinical staff. · Be prepared to represent the Hospice at both specialist clinical events and also fundraising events. 3. Personnel · Work within agreed Hospice grievance, disciplinary and whistle blowing procedures. · Supervise non-nursing staff as required. · Strive to promote good working relationships throughout
the Hospice and community. · Take personal responsibility for own professional development and updating. Not sure exactly what is meant here · Demonstrate flexibility with regard to reasonable request to adjust duties and hours worked. · Work towards continued professional development as identified as part of individual appraisal with line manager · Awareness of hospice values and demonstrating these through your work