Job summary
Full time - salary is £36, per annum
Hour of work: week
We are currently recruiting for a registered nurse to join ourmulti-disciplinary team, committed to delivering a high standard of specialistpalliative care to patients and their families within our In-Patientfacilities.
You will be required to work on internal rotation to includenights, weekends and bank holidays. Palliative care experience would be anadvantage.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the Senior Staff Nurse and Ward Sister,the Post Holder is responsible for the assessment, development, implementationand evaluation of programmes of patient care.
To maintain agreed standards of care and to take an active partin the planning and implementation of clinical audits in order to improvenursing practice.
About us
Our vision is for all people living with terminal illness in Cornwall to be able to access the care and support they may need at the time and in the place that is right for them and their families.
We aspire to deliver the highest possible quality care and support to our patients and their families. We will strive to develop and secure the resources necessary to achieve this, now and in the future.
Our employees and volunteers are essential to the care we provide. In return, for joining a team of people having such a positive impact on others, we provide:
A chance to make a real difference
Supportive working environment
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days including bank holidays, which increases with service.
Contributory pension scheme
Life Assurance
Non-contributory medical cash plan, with the option to include your family members
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced sick pay scheme
EarlyPay
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DETAILS: Staff Nurse
REPORTS TO: Ward Sister
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Clinical Services
JOB PURPOSE: To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team inproviding a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and theirfamilies.
Under the supervision of the Senior Staff Nurse and Ward Sister,the Post Holder is responsible for the assessment, development, implementationand evaluation of programmes of patient care.
To maintain agreed standards of care and to take an active partin the planning and implementation of clinical audits in order to improvenursing practice.
DIMENSIONS: To work primarily within the In-patient specialistpalliative care unit.
To give qualified nursing support to other aspects of thespecialist palliative care service when necessary.
The Post Holder has no direct budget responsibilities, but mustbe aware of cost implications and make effective use of resources.
ORGANISATIONAL CHART
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES
WARD SISTER
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
POST HOLDER
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL: Registered General Nurse on Part One or Two of theRegister
DESIRABLE: Palliative Care Modules in Specialist Palliative Care
To be working towards a Diploma in Nursing
KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL:
1 To be a safe practitioner and work within the M & NC Codeof Professional Conduct
whilst ensuring that those within the Post Holders sphere ofresponsibility do the
same.
2 To liaise with appropriate members of the multi-disciplinaryteam in order to ensure co-ordination and continuity of care. To adhere to theguidelines and protocols.
3 To work with the team to meet agreed standards and objectivesin order to deliver physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to thepatients and carers.
4 To ensure care is delivered in a style appropriate to thepatients individual needs.
EDUCATIONAL:
1 To participate in further training and to maintain acommitment to professional development.
2 To contribute to the team development.
3 To assist with in-service training as required for both staffand volunteers.
MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP:
1 To act as a role model for junior staff and provideencouragement for motivation in order to achieve clinical goals for service.
2 To complement the leadership role of the Senior Staff Nurseand Unit Sister and to maintain high standards and ethos of care in herabsence.
3 To take responsibility for various aspects of ward managementas designated by the Senior Staff Nurse in order to maintain an efficientservice and develop own management skills.
4 To support the volunteers working within the Hospice.
5 To actively participate in ward meetings and ensure thataccurate information is fed back to the appropriate members of themulti-disciplinary team.
6 To keep concise records in terms of patient documentation,staff records and his/her own portfolio.
PROFESSIONAL:
1 To be aware of his/her accountability and limitations and whennecessary to extend appropriately his/her sphere of responsibility as he/shesees fit in order to ensure safe practice.
2 To participate in an annual staff appraisal or as appropriate.
3 To be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of morejunior staff members in order to provide appropriate support.
4 To demonstrate his/her clinical ability by constantlyreflecting on his/her practice and using research as an integral part of suchpractice.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE:
1 To actively participate in clinical audit as a means ofmonitoring and improving standards of care.
2 To act as a change initiator/agent when a need to changepractice in order to improve quality has been identified.
3 To support the clinical team in setting, monitoring anddeveloping standards of care, policies and procedures.
COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Post Holder will have the most frequent contact with:
1 Patients, their relatives/carers.
2 All staff and volunteers.
3 The Community Team, other professionals and external agencies.
4 Students on Clinical Placements.
THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR ROLE:
To be actively aware and support Clinical Governance by:
1 Supporting senior staff in promoting high quality patient careand standards of professional practice already in place including clinicalaudit.
2 Ensuring good liaison within the multidisciplinary team.
3 Providing motivation and support for team members.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. - Post qualification experience - Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
2. - Palliative care experience
Qualifications
Essential
3. - Registered General Nurse qualification at Diploma level
Desirable
4. - Working towards Nursing Degree - Completion of Palliative Care Course/or training - Teaching course/qualifications