Staff Nurse, In-patient Unit (£29,259.98 - £35,618.12 FTE dependant on experience)
Various Hours, Days, Weekend Availability Required
About Us
At Rowans Hospice, we provide free person-centred care and support to people in South East Hampshire (including Portsmouth, Gosport, and Fareham) affected by life-limiting and progressive illness. Our team of specialist health care professionals aims to maximise comfort and quality of life for patients and their families, from initial diagnosis and into bereavement, with services provided within the Hospice, at home, and through the Rowans Living Well Services. Since being established in 1994, we aim to provide a space where families can enjoy special moments and create precious memories together. At the heart of everything we do is compassion – because we understand that kindness and understanding make the biggest difference of all. Whilst our care is provided free of charge, we are in fact a charity, and 90% of our income is generated by legacies, donations, fundraising and our Retail shops. In addition to our workforce across our Clinical, Retail and Business Support teams, we also rely on a dedicated team of volunteers to help us deliver our many different services to people at the most vulnerable time in their lives.
Your Role
The Staff Nurse role will work across the In-Patient and Rowans Hospice Service, which are led by the Ward Manager who is responsible to the Director of Care. The role is based at Rowans Hospice, Purbrook.
Job Purpose
The post holder is responsible for contributing to, and implementing programmes of care. The post holder is also expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and to supervise, where necessary, more junior nurses.
Key Areas of Responsibility / Key Accountabilities
* To contribute to the assessment of patients and development of programmes of care. Ensure that programmes are implemented throughout the 24-hour period.
* To maintain continuing personal contact with patients and their relatives and contribute to the evaluation of programmes of care.
* To carry out specific treatments and clinical procedures based on current research-based evidence.
* To assess the needs of patients and carers requiring intervention from other professionals/therapies within and outside the Rowans Hospice Charity and refer appropriately.
* To verify when a death has occurred, notifying relatives and carers as appropriate.
* To care for the deceased patient by administering last offices and ensuring the safe and timely removal of the body from the Hospice.
* To report to the Sister / Nurse Co-ordinator / Hospice Doctor any relevant information on the condition of specific patients, their care, or treatment.
* To report any feedback, concerns, and complaints from patients, their relatives, or others acting on their behalf and assist in the investigation as appropriate.
* To administer drugs, and assist with their ordering and storage, in accordance with the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicines.
* To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
* To report to the Sister / Nurse Co-ordinator/ Matron any matter affecting the smooth running of the unit.
* To ensure knowledge about patients is maintained in the strictest confidence.
* To demonstrate a consistent level of courtesy and consideration to patients, their relatives, and visitors.
* To promote a high quality of nursing by adhering to set standards.
* To offer support within Day Care as required.
* To contribute to the ordering and storage of clinical stores.
* To ensure that all nursing records are completed and updated at each shift change over.
* To contribute to the written assessment of patients during admission and discharge planning.
* With the support of senior staff, complete a written assessment of bereavement vulnerability.
* To contribute to the development of care provision by participating in standard setting and clinical audit.
* To support change within the nursing environment, supporting decisions by Managers.
* To promote a harmonious environment by offering support to staff.
* To have a basic awareness of current research and developments within palliative care settings.
* To contribute to the development of HCSWs and student nurses.
* To communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the bereaved.
* To present patients and contribute to discussions at the multi-professional team meeting if working day shift.
* To offer emotional support to patients and/or carers during admission and around the time of death.
* With the support of senior nurse, contribute to bereavement care offered to families.
* To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the Sisters Team.
* To ensure communication between members of the Sisters Team is effective.
* To promote the aims and ideals of the Rowans Hospice Charity service to the general public.
Experience, Qualifications, Skills and Behaviours Required
RGN or RN Adult Branch. On NMC Register parts 1 or 12. Desirable: Experience in palliative care/oncology, Diploma level qualification or willingness to attain.
Skills
* Excellent basic nursing care skills
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and be flexible to changing demands
* Ability to share knowledge with others
* Able to maintain active and contemporaneous records
* Awareness of own coping strategies
Personal grief resolved sufficiently to work within a palliative care setting.
Knowledge
Basic understanding of palliative care principles and philosophy.
Other
Undertake any duties, which may be reasonably required within the scope of the role. Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Rowan’s Hospice is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All employees are expected to follow our Code of Conduct and comply with policies and procedures.
Benefits
* NHS pension will be retained if transferring from the NHS
* Regular in-house education clinics
* Free hot drinks and subsidised hot/cold meals menu
* Free Parking at the Hospice (subject to availability)
* Employee Assistance Programme available
* Continuous service recognised if transferring from NHS
Closing date: 24 March 2025
Interview date: 03 April 2025
For an application pack please visit our website
#J-18808-Ljbffr