Registered Nurse Nights (BANK REGISTER)
Job summary
We have opportunities for Registered Nurses to join our Inpatient night team on the bank register. You will be able to demonstrate clinical excellence and maintain consistently high standards of individualised care, compassion and bereavement support. Our aim is to make living with dying better for patients and their families and, as a registered nurse, you will be there for people in their time of need. If you are enthusiastic and have a passion for palliative care you may be the person we are looking for.
As a nurse on the bank register, you will work on an ad hoc basis, as and when we require hours to be filled on the Inpatient Unit. Flexibility will be essential, along with positivity and enthusiasm. You will have the communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to thrive in a friendly working environment.
At Pendleside Hospice, you will find a fantastic team spirit and a commitment to developing you and your skills so that you can choose a long-term career with us.
If you wish to know more about the role, we warmly welcome you to arrange an informal visit to the Hospice or speak to Rebecca Smith by emailing rebecca.smith@pendleside.org.uk.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high quality nursing care to people with palliative care needs on the Inpatient unit, Day Services and Outpatient department and in the patients own home.
About us
Pendleside Hospice was founded as a charity in 1988 and is one of the principal providers of palliative and end of life care services to adults in Burnley and Pendle. Pendleside is widely known throughout the area of Burnley and Pendle and is held in deep affection by the local community. It is truly a privilege to work here.
All our care is free of charge to the patients and their families/carers but, of course, it isnt free to provide and most of it is funded through the generosity of the local community in which we serve. This financial year it is expected that Pendlesides running costs will exceed £6.5 million and less than 20% of those costs will come from government funding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Bank Staff Nurse
REPORTS TO: Departmental team Leader / Clinical Services Manager
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
To deliver high quality nursing care to people with palliative care needs on the Inpatient unit, Day Services and Outpatient department and in the patients own home
CORE TASKS:
Ensure that Hospice policies, procedures and standards are adhered to at all times; with particular regard to those concerning confidentiality, information governance, health and safety, and infection control.
To plan, assess and implement patient care plans according to Hospice policies and procedures.
Monitor patients condition, identify changes in condition and adapt care according to changes identified, incorporating high standards of individualised care.
Ensure patients nutritional needs are met.
Maintain accurate and legible records.
To prioritise workload according to patient need.
Communicate effectively with service users at all times.
To provide family and bereavement support to relatives/carers.
Ensure that Hospice policies, procedures and standards relating to drug control are adhered to at all times in accordance with NMC Standards for Medicines Management (NMC 2010).
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) ensuring the delivery of a coordinated service and the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the MDT.
Ensure the correct storage, handling and utilisation of Hospice equipment and supplies.
Ensure that effective health and safety procedures are implemented and maintained and any risks to patient/staff safety are highlighted for action.
Apply infection control measures ensuring that any risk associated with the prevention and control of infections are reported immediately.
To utilise basic IT skills including use of Microsoft office, internet, email and inputting onto the Hospice patient data base.
To enter shift availability onto the Hospice eRostering system.
Maintain competency to practise by regularly updating nursing skills and completing mandatory training.
Deal with questions, concerns and complaints from patients, their families and carers as appropriate and according to Hospice policies and procedures.
Record and report all accidents, complaints and untoward incidents according to Hospice policies and procedures.
Contribute to team meetings and handovers.
To comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (NMC 2008).
This document is intended to convey an outline of the post and the post-holders responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- First Level Registered Nurse Qualification (NMC registered)
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development
- Willingness to work towards a degree level module in end life/palliative care
- Knowledge of current best practice in nursing care.
- Palliative care qualification, e.g.
- ENB 931 or equivalent
- ENB 285
Practical & intellectual skills
- Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of patient with a life limiting illness/ their families and carers
- Liaison with other agencies and professionals
- Good communication, record keeping and organisational skills
- Computer literacy
- Counselling skills/communication skills training
Experience
- Experience of working with adult patients.
- Understanding of professional nursing issues.
- Ability to relate nursing experience to a palliative care setting.
- Experience of working in a palliative care setting
Equal Opportunities
- To have an understanding of, and an ability to promote and implement equal opportunities
- Commitment to client-centred, non discriminatory practice
Disposition/ attitude
- Evidence of an ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to relate positively to colleagues and members of the MDT
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and information governance
- Positive attitude to change and flexible working practices
Health & Physical
- Good attendance record
- Ability to move and handle people and equipment
- Vaccination appropriate to the job role
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
Pendleside Hospice
Address
Colne Road
Reedley
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 2LW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pendleside.org.uk/