Dove House Hospice

Staff Nurse (Developmental to Senior staff nurse)

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Job summary

Are you able to demonstrate and develop an interest and expertise in palliative care and end of life care nursing?

In conjunction with a senior nurse on duty, are you able to be responsible for the nursing care and support of an identified group of patients?

Are you looking to progress your career from a Staff Nurse to a Senior Staff Nurse with the hospice?

Do you want to work for an employer that has achieved outstanding levels of employee engagement in the 2020 Best Companies awards? https://www.b.co.uk/companies/dove-house-hospice-limited

If the answers are yes, then team Dove House is for you!

The role is based at the hospice down Chamberlain Road

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate and develop an interest and expertise in palliative care and end of life care nursing. In conjunction with the senior nurse on duty, be responsible for the nursing care and support of an identified group of patients. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, documenting all relevant information accurately and legibly. Ensure that a patients holistic needs are met in a person centred way.

About us

Dove House Hospice supports patients with life limiting illnesses to live every moment. It is our vision to provide a sustainable, comfortable and caring environment in which to offer exceptional, specialist palliative care to patients, carers and their families. All roles throughout our organisation contribute to making this vision a reality for those living in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire who rely on us to provide the care that is right for them, in the place of their choice.

Date posted

18 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SN02072024

Job locations

Dove House Hospice

Chamberlain Road

Hull

East Yorkshire

HU8 8DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communicate appropriately with patients, their carers and relatives and other visitors to the unit.

Communicate appropriately with all staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend internal meetings as appropriate.

Ensure the hospices policies relating to the security, control and administration of drugs are adhered to in line with NMC guidance.

At the request of a senior nurse and under their guidance co-ordinate in-patient activity and communications for the duration of a shift as appropriate.

Participate in the supervision and appraisal from an identified senior nurse.

Under the direction of a senior nurse participate in the induction of new staff, both paid and unpaid as requested.

With appropriate guidance contribute to the role development of unqualified staff within the clinical team.

Participate in Dove House Hospice clinical governance arrangements and attend relevant meetings as requested by senior nurses.

Supervise, direct and support volunteers working in the clinical areas.

Report and record any complaints from patients, visitors and staff reporting them to the nurse in charge.

Attend statutory training as requested and be responsible for own professional development in line with MNC requirements.

Work in other areas of patient care as required, subject to the needs of the service.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with all aspects of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all Dove House Hospice policies and procedures.

Undertake any other relevant duties as requested by senior nurses.