Night Nurse (RGN)

Job responsibilities

Job title: Bank Nurse Registered Nurse

Location: Shipston-on-Stour office but care delivered in patients own homes (typically Shipston, Kineton, Wellesbourne, Bidford and neighbouring villages)

Reports to: Head of Nursing

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the Clinical lead and/or the Duty Coordinator for the shift.

Gains an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of patients requiring specialist palliative care and their families/carers.

Ensures provision of appropriate clinical support to palliative care patients and their families/carers within their own homes.

Documents and evaluates care given and discusses progress, condition and treatment with the Duty Coordinator alerting them of the patients changing health care needs.

Complies with protocols and guidelines to deliver care as specified in the Charity's policies and procedures.

Communicates effectively and liaises where appropriate with the District Nurses & Community Nursing Teams to receive and provide accurate and timely reports of any changes in the condition of the patient.

Develops a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of the patient and their family/carers are met.

Promotes a safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff. Reports to the Head of Nursing or, in her absence, one of the identified Nurse Coordinators.

Professional

Ensures own registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and is aware and professionally accountable to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.

Ensures that a professional portfolio is kept and updated in accordance with NMC recommendations. Positively commits to staff appraisal, performance and clinical supervision to ensure personal professional development.

Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning and completion of training where relevant to the role. Actively participates in the support of new nurses.

Acts at all times and to all people as an ambassador of Shipston Home Nursing.

Adheres to all health and safety and fire regulations and to cooperate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.

Upholds ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.

Promotes and sustains a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity. Shipston Home Nursing Service operates a no-smoking policy.

The post holder should either be a non-smoker or be prepared not to smoke anywhere when on Shipston Home Nursing Service business.

This job description is not exhaustive and acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the Charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.

Please note this is bank position with no guaranteed hours of work.

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration clinical experience
• Experience in palliative, end-of-life, oncology, hospice, community or elderly care settings
• Experience administering medications including controlled drugs
• Demonstrates knowledge of symptom control (pain, breathlessness, agitation, nausea)
• Ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients
• Competent in clinical assessment and care planning
• Accurate documentation and record keeping

Desirable

• Hospice-at-home or community palliative care experience
• Experience with syringe drivers / continuous subcutaneous infusions
• Knowledge of end-of-life care frameworks and advance care planning
• Verification of Expected Death training
• Familiarity with electronic patient record systems

Communication, Interpersonal Skills and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to provide compassionate support to patients and families
• Ability to handle sensitive and emotional situations appropriately
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload during night shifts
• Calm under pressure
• Compassionate, empathetic and emotionally resilient
• Flexible and reliable
• Willingness to work flexible bank night shifts
• Understanding of safeguarding, infection control, and professional accountability
• Full UK driving licence
• Satisfactory DBS check

Desirable

• Experience supporting families through bereavement
• Experience working in a charity and/or a community-based setting

Qualifications

Essential

• RN Registration Level 1, with relevant post registration qualification experience in palliative care, e.g. Hospice nursing,
• Registered Nurse with the NMC.
• Degree in Palliative /cancer care or equivalent

Desirable

• ENB 931or Diploma in Palliative care or be prepared to undertake further study relevant to the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).