Job responsibilities
JOB
DETAILS
Job Title: Staff Nurse
Grade: Band 5
Hours of Duty: Full
Time/ Part Time
Location: Dr
Kershaws Hospice
Organisational
Arrangements
Accountable to: Lead Nurse for Clinical Services
Reports to: Senior
Sister
Minimum
Requirements
Registered
General Nurse Level
Palliative
care qualification/experience desirable
Mentorship
qualification or experience of supporting students in practice is desirable
Main
Purpose of the Job
To work in close co-operation with all
hospice staff under the direction of the Nurse-in-charge responsible for the
planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in both the Hospice and
the community Hospice at Home service. To act as mentor to student nurses and
professional visitors on placement at the Hospice. Supervising other staff as
appropriate. Assuming responsibility for Nurse-in-Charge during their absence.
To uphold and maintain the exemplary reputation of the Hospice.
Clinical
Responsibilities
1.
To assess patients and formulate a
comprehensive plan of care in liaison with the patients, carers and other
professionals.
2. To regularly
review the plan of care and associated assessments with the patient and other
members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
3.
To be responsible for the organisation of
patient care and allocation of duties to staff.
4. To ensure that all
care is delivered to a consistently high standard and that it is recorded
accurately and regularly evaluated.
5. To act as a named
nurse and co-ordinator of nursing care for individual patients.
6. To communicate and discuss the needs of
patients with the multidisciplinary team.
6. To communicate and discuss the needs of
patients with the multidisciplinary team.
7. To escalate concerns and request
medical intervention as appropriate.
8. Participate in all patient care
activities giving guidance and direction as necessary.
9. To work closely with medical staff and
ensure that prescribed medical treatments are carried out correctly.
10. To promote innovation in nursing by
introducing proven researched best practices.
11. To keep up-to-date with changes in
nursing and palliative/oncology in order to maintain patient care.
12. Liaise closely with other hospice
staff to ensure continuity of care and support is available to thepatient and their family.
13. To liaise with the multidisciplinary
team, staff, relatives and carers on matters affecting care.
14. To be actively involved in the process
of advanced care planning to ensure the patients wishes areclearly voiced.
15. To uphold individual
professional responsibilities and act with integrity and candour.
Management
1. To take charge of
the ward on a regular basis in the absence of the person with continuing
responsibility.
2. To promote the
importance of efficiency and cost effectiveness within the hospice and ordering
of new supplies of nursing requirements.
3. To contribute
towards the provision of a safe and healthy environment for staff, patients,
volunteers and visitors.
4. To keep up to date
with Health & Safety legislation.
5. To ensure that the
hospice Health & Safety and Fire Safety policies are followed.
6. To ensure the
nursing staff adhere to the policies and procedures of the hospice and work
within the NMC Code of Conduct.
7. To ensure that
controlled drugs and medications are correctly stored, administered and
recorded in accordance with the hospice policy.
8. To assist in the
promotion of good staff morale giving support and guidance to others as
appropriate.
9. Giving and
receiving verbal, written and electronic records and ensuring that all
communications are of a high standard.
10. Co-operating with
the investigation of accidents and untoward occurrences ensuring the hospice
policy is adhered to.
11. To act as
Assessor, Mentor and Supervisor for nursing staff.
12. To supervise and
support Volunteer staff and attend regular relevant meetings.
13. To maintain correct
clinical and statistical records for the purpose of audit and compile reports
as necessary.
14. Ensure that all
staff are conversant with the use of equipment having regard to the safety of
the patients and themselves.
15. To observe hospice
fire precautions and control procedures.
16. Participate in
training programmes.
17. Guide and instruct
staff in the delivery of holistic nursing care enforcing the importance of the
team approach.
18. To attend meetings
as appropriate.
19. To meet regularly
with and report on problems with the senior staff.
20.
To introduce new staff to their duties,
environment and staff induction programmes.
Education
1. To be responsible
for ensuring their own personal and professional development.
2. To promote the
Hospice Philosophy of Care to the general public.
3. To participate in
formal and informal training programmes for students, visitors, volunteers and
trained and untrained staff within the hospice.
4. To abide by local
rules and statutory regulations relating to practices.
5. To work within the
policies and procedures of Dr Kershaws Hospice.
6. To adhere to NMC
Code of Conduct.
7. To maintain own
personal and professional portfolio.
8. To keep up to date
in changes in nursing and palliative care in order to ensure patient care is
contemporary and of the highest possible standard.
9. To be aware of published and proven
nursing research.
The
job description for this post is not exhaustive and will be subject to review
from time to time in accordance with development and changes, if any, by the
Hospice Management Team in consultation with the post holder.
This
document is a guideline to the general scope of duties involved; it is not
intended as a rigid inflexible specification.
HEALTH
AND SAFETY/SECURITY
1.
To be familiar with all requirements of
the Health & Safety at Work Acts and the Hospice Health & Safety
policies and regulations applicable to the post.
2.
To co-operate actively with the nominated
Health & Safety person in achieving the aims of the hospice Health &
Safety policy, Fire Regulations, related issues and various procedure and
ensure the legal requirement s are met.
3.
To take responsible care for the health
and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or
omissions, and comply with health & Safety legislation.
Education
& Training
The
post holder will:
1. Participate in the appraisal system
2. Take responsibility for pursuing
his/her own development and an agreed personal development plan.
3. Attend all mandatory
training/update sessions.
General
1.
Confidentiality - It is a condition of employment that staff will not disclose any
information obtained in the course of their duties other than to those entitled
to receive it. The post obtained in the
course of their duties other than to those entitled to receive it. The post holder must ensure that the
confidentiality of personal data remains secure and the terms of the Data
Protection Act and relevant Hospice policies are met in respect of information
held on the Hospice computer system.
2.
Equal Opportunities The Hospice is committed to equality of opportunity. All staff are required to comply with current
legislation and Hospice policies.
3.
Health and Safety Staff must ensure they are
familiar with the requirements of the Health and Safety Work Act (1974) and the
Hospice Health and Safety policies and regulations applicable to their post.
4.
Safeguarding Dr Kershaws Hospice is committed
to safeguarding adults and children and expects all staff to share in this
commitment. Staff have a responsibility
to ensure that they are aware of specific duties relating to their role and
should familiarise themselves with the Hospice safeguarding policy. Regular safeguarding training updates will be
held and are mandatory for all staff.
The
above indicates the main duties that maybe reviewed in the light of experience
and developments within the service. Any
review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.
