Job summary To assess plan, implement and evaluate nursing care and to promote a positive and professional atmosphere. To demonstrate and develop high quality nursing care through evidence based practice and to supervise, teach and develop staff in the nursing team. To demonstrate compassion, commitment, caring, competence, quality and safety in delivering patient centered care. Main duties of the job -To assess plan, implement and evaluate patient centered nursing care as per Hospice policies and protocols; - Actively work in partnership with patients and their families and carers; - Ensure patient, family and carers are central to care delivery and decision making; -To uphold and promote patient safety at all times; - To promote and support Advance Care Planning; - To seek feedback from patients, families and carers and share with the Incare leadership team where indicated; - To communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, the MDT and all staff within the Hospice to promote effective teamwork; - To deliver concise and accurate patient presentation in handovers and to the MDT meetings; - Communicate with other professionals outside the Hospice to facilitate continuity of care; - Ensure accurate and timely records of care (electronic and paper) are maintained, upholding information governance; - Promote evidence based practice through membership of clinical groups; - Actively promote hand hygiene and infection control policies to minimise infection risk; - Participate in audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting quality care; - Actively promote reflective practice; and - Actively promote an environment which enables the nursing team to work effectively. About us The Prince of Wales Hospice has been providing care to people with a life-limiting illness since 1989. Our services are available to any adult from the Five Towns area of the Wakefield District. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Bank Working pattern Part-time Reference number HK1166035PonBRN Job locations The Prince of Wales Hospice Halfpenny Lane Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 4BG Job description Job responsibilities Are you passionate about delivering care? Do you have experience or an interest in delivering end of life care? Would you like to develop your career within a hospice environment? If so then we’d love to hear from you. We provide specialist care for people who have an incurable, life limiting illness in our 14 bedroom ward which is located in Pontefract just minutes from Junction 32 of M62. We also offer outreach services and run a successful Lymphoedema clinic for patients. We currently have a vacancy for BanRegistered Nurses to join us. As a Registered Nurse you’ll care for people in their time of greatest need and, due to our good nurse to patient ratios, you’ll have the time to dedicate to delivering the high quality patient care which really matters. The holistic support we offer to our patients is tailored to meet their medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs. Job description Job responsibilities Are you passionate about delivering care? Do you have experience or an interest in delivering end of life care? Would you like to develop your career within a hospice environment? If so then we’d love to hear from you. We provide specialist care for people who have an incurable, life limiting illness in our 14 bedroom ward which is located in Pontefract just minutes from Junction 32 of M62. We also offer outreach services and run a successful Lymphoedema clinic for patients. We currently have a vacancy for BanRegistered Nurses to join us. As a Registered Nurse you’ll care for people in their time of greatest need and, due to our good nurse to patient ratios, you’ll have the time to dedicate to delivering the high quality patient care which really matters. The holistic support we offer to our patients is tailored to meet their medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable. Skills & Abilities Essential Time management/organisational skills Presentation skills Good written and verbal communication skills Positive interpersonal skills Ability to deal with emotive situations IT skills (use of electronic patient record systems/email) Desirable. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable. Skills & Abilities Essential Time management/organisational skills Presentation skills Good written and verbal communication skills Positive interpersonal skills Ability to deal with emotive situations IT skills (use of electronic patient record systems/email) Desirable. 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). Additional information 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 The Prince Of Wales Hospice Address The Prince of Wales Hospice Halfpenny Lane Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 4BG Employer's website https://www.pwh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)