Job Summary
In conjunction with the senior nurse on duty, are you able to be responsible for the nursing care and support of an identified group of patients?
Are you able to ensure that a patient's holistic needs are met in a person-centred way?
Are you able to work on an as and when required basis, to cover periods of sickness/annual leave?
If the answers are yes, then team Dove House is for you!
The role is based at the hospice on Chamberlain Road. Free parking is available onsite.
Main duties of the job
1. Demonstrate and develop an interest and expertise in palliative care and end of life care nursing.
2. In conjunction with the senior nurse on duty, be responsible for the nursing care and support of an identified group of patients.
3. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, documenting all relevant information accurately and legibly.
4. Ensure that a patient's 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.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. Communicate appropriately with patients, their carers and relatives and other visitors to the unit.
2. Communicate appropriately with all staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend internal meetings as appropriate.
3. Ensure that Dove House Hospice Ltd policies relating to the security, control and administration of drugs are adhered to in line with Dove House Guidance.
4. 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.
5. Participate in the supervision from an identified senior nurse as required.
6. Supervise, direct and support care assistants & volunteers working on the inpatient unit and Day Therapy Unit.
7. Report and record any complaints from patients, visitors and staff, reporting them to the nurse in charge.
8. Attend statutory training as requested and be responsible for own professional development in line with MNC requirements.
9. Work in other areas of patient care as required, subject to the needs of the service.
10. Maintain confidentiality and comply with all aspects of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all Dove House Hospice policies and procedures.
11. Undertake any other relevant duties as requested by senior nurses.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse Level 1
* Current NMC registration
Experience Essential
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary setting.
* Basic IT skills.
Desirable
* Experience in Palliative Care
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Dove House Hospice
Address: Dove House Hospice, Chamberlain Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU8 8DH
Employer's website: Dove House Hospice
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