Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Registered
Nurse
LOCATION: Michael
Sobell Hospice, Mount Vernon Hospice, Rickmansworth Road Northwood, London HA6
2RN
HOURS:37.5
(part time considered)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Matron
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Matron
Job
Summary The post holder is
responsible for delivering a high standard of care to all patients within a
specialist palliative care setting. Occasionally
co-ordinating the overall care on the ward in the absence of the Team Leader or
Ward Manager. Helping to facilitate the education and support of qualified and
unqualified staff and participating in the development of nursing practice.
Harlington Hospice
and Michael Sobell Hospice
All services at
Michael Sobell Hospice Are provided by Harlington Hospice Association Limit
registered charity in England and Wales no: 1099332 Company Number 04199504
Duties
and Responsibilities
Clinical
1 Assess, plan, implement and evaluate
care for patients in a way that reflects the Hospice philosophy.
2
Ensure a high standard of written
documentation is maintained.
3Promote a multi-disciplinary approach to
care by ensuring effective communication is maintained between all staff,
patients and their families.
4 Liaise with voluntary and statutory
agencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the community, or
continuing care setting.
5
Ensures the cultural and spiritual needs
of patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available.
6
Develop knowledge in pain and symptom
control.
7Safely set up and maintain S.C and I.V
pumps and administer all medications in accordance with Hospice and NMC
guidelines.
8To be responsible, in conjunction with
the Team Leader and Ward Manager, for maintaining a safe environment for
patients, visitors and other staff on the ward.
9
Works as part of the multidisciplinary
team in supporting patients and their carers during the delivery of bad news,
caring for the terminally ill patients and the event of death.
10
Manage calls to the Hospice referring
onto other professionals as appropriate.
11 Assess the needs of families and carers
who may require bereavement support services.
12
To work within Harlington Hospice
policies (local) and guidelines.
13
Work to meet the objectives of the
Hospices Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
Managerial
14
Co-ordinate the care on the ward for a
given shift in the absence of the Team Leader or Ward Manager.
15 Ensure, by close liaison with Team
Leader or Ward Manager, adequate staff of appropriate skill level to meet the
needs of the Hospice within the constraints of the budget.
16
Ensure, by close liaison with the Team
Leader or Ward Manager, adequate provision and economical use of Hospice provisions
and stores.
Educational
17
Act as a mentor for learner nurses/NVQ
trainees and a preceptor for junior staff nurses.
18
Contribute to the education programme
within the ward.
19
Ensure patients and families
educational and information needs are met.
20 Ensure one is educationally and
professionally updated and meet the criteria of the NMC PREP document
21
Participate in clinical audit programmes
or research projects as directed by the Ward Manager.
Professional
22
Ensure continued, effective registration
with NMC.
23Be aware of the NMC Code of Professional
Conduct and be accountable for own practice.
24 Be aware of the NMC Scope of
Professional Practice and ensure competency to undertake duties allocated.
25Ensure professional portfolio is kept
and updated in accordance with NMC recommendations.
26To assist trained staff in dealing with
patients/relatives/visitors who are distressed or anxious, and report to nurse
in charge
27To deal with initial complaints and
conflict (if approached directly by a patient/relative/visitor) as required, in
a polite, calm manner and report to the nurse in charge.
28
Any other duties as may be required
Confidentiality
The post holder must
maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other
health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1984.
Equal
Opportunities
The post holder must
at all times carry-out his/her responsibilities with regard to the Hospices
Equal Opportunities Policy.
Health and Safety
Employees must be
aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to
maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Data Protection Act
All employees of
Harlington Hospice must not, without prior permission, disclose any information
regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a member
of staff has communicated to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable
to dismissal. Moreover, the Data
Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the
event of unauthorised disclosure of information.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
This post is exempt
from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal
conviction must be made known at the time of application.
Review of this Job Description
This job description
is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended
in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post
holder.
This post is exempt
from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal
conviction must be made known at the time of application.
SafeguardingEmployees must at all times have regards to the
need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with the
provisions of the Children Act 2004.
