Registered General Nurse - Ashford

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full job description, please see attached document.

The post holder will be a registered nurse accountable for the direct delivery of patient care within an in-patient unit caring for patients with palliative needs.

Work will be undertaken in line with Pilgrims Hospice, local and national policy and guidance and the NMC professional codes of conduct.

The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team and will influence the decisions of patient care from a nursing perspective. On a day to day basis the post holder will work under indirect supervision making decisions based on best practice and evidence based research.

Working within a team structure the registered nurse will ensure all incidents, complaints, difficulties and complex situations are documented and any remedial actions taken by the multi-disciplinary. In addition the post holder will ensure the Ward Sister or Ward Manager are notified and aware of such occurrences.

Maintain a high level of nursing care through direct delivery of personal, emotional and psychological care for patients. Through effective assessment of each patients needs and preferences the post holder will plan evidence based nursing care, implement and continuously evaluate the care given and ensure this meets the needs of individualized patient care.

Undertake patient care as directed in the patients care plan in order to meet each patients care needs whilst maintaining independence as much as possible and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. This will include for example hygiene and elimination needs, assisting eating and drinking and ensuring nutrition is maintained.

Successfully manage clinical emergencies specifically related to palliative care through swift recognition, instigating and carrying out any immediate actions and reporting and sharing information quickly.

Whilst responsible to the ward sister/team leader, the post holder will work competently and confidently without direct supervision to complete delegated work load, including maintaining skill mix and staff planning.

To maintain effective operation, the post holder will take responsibility for the ward, delegate the workload and supervise trained and untrained staff as needed.

Maintain continuity of patient care through accurate verbal reports and electronic and written documentation including the use of electronic patient management systems ensuring patient confidentiality at all times.

Ensure all patient information is electronically recorded in a safe, accurate and contemporaneous manner through familiarity with and daily use of EMIS and Ashtons electronic patient management system and adherence to Hospice IT protocols.

Expedite successful discharge where appropriate with good quality planning for patients needs.

Provide sensitive and empathetic emotional and psychological support for patients and carers during the delivery of bad news, of terminal care and during and after the event of death. Ensure high standard of care for patient and carers after death by following appropriate hospice protocols.

Maintain safe and effective drug administration by administering all medications, and setting up and maintaining subcutaneous syringe drivers according to the Hospice and NMC codes and guidelines.

Maintain safe nursing practice by attaining and maintaining competency in clinical interventions as set out within the knowledge and skills framework.

Ensure high standard of care through awareness and implementation of Hospice policies, procedures and guidelines especially in relation to infection control, manual handling, health and safety and fire.

Person Specification

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Organisational and managerial skills
• Teaching skills
• Supervision and staff support skills
• Knowledge of IT and ability to use IT appropriately in the workplace.
• Ability to work in a multi-
• professional environment
• Flexible approach to working patterns and the changing needs of healthcare
• Knowledge of IT & ability to use IT appropriately in the workplace
• Neat, tidy and professional appearance
• Strong motivation to work at Pilgrims Hospice
• Car Driver / Access to a vehicle

Experience

Essential

• Sound experience as registered nurse in specialist palliative care setting or to transfer skills from an associated environment
• Experience with mentoring student/junior nurses.

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor / Practice Assessor or equivalent.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Post registration Nursing Course
• (Palliative Care Dip/Degree, ENB 931,237, or equivalent)
• Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor training

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice

Hythe Road

Willesborough

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0NE

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)