Staff Nurse - 20 Hours Nights
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,702.65 to £34,939.63 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28702.65 - £34939.63 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Winsford, CW7 1BH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0242-24-0005 |
Summary
JOB TITLE: Staff Nurse REPORTS TO: Ward Sister KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Other Band 5 team, HCAs, Medics, Social worker, IPU & Day Hospice Manager, Director of Care PURPOSE: The post holder will be part of a team committed to delivering and leading high quality care which reflects the philosophy and objectives of St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice. The post holder will provide support for patients/families and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary health care team involved in patient care. To provide a professional nursing service to patients and families on the in care unit and across the hospice settings Supervise and guide students, junior members of staff, unqualified carers and volunteers in the Hospice Contribute to the ongoing development of the Hospice service in the quest to provide specialist palliative care that keeps the patient and family as the central focus Key Tasks and Responsibilities To work within the policies and procedures of the Hospice in order to maintain a safe working environment To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care To practise research-based techniques in care delivery To participate in the introduction and evaluation of new procedures for patient care To always act within the Code of Professional Practice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respect confidentiality To participate in multi-disciplinary and clinical meetings Liaison with other professional groups involved in patient care Contribute towards prevention and management of infections The post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty The post holder will take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the absence of the sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and supervise staff where appropriate Management Role Take charge of the unit in the absence of a more Senior Nurse Delegation of appropriate tasks to other team members Maintenance of accurate patient care records Report deficiencies or dysfunction of equipment Respond to concerns or complaints from service users in accordance with the complaints procedure Participate in audit activity and review of standards within the Hospice Education / Personal Development Actively participate in clinical supervision Participate in Individual Personal Review (IPR) identifying development needs to meet the objectives of the Hospice service and business plan Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development through study, official courses and participation in in-house meetings and courses Acquire skills, under the scope of professional practice guidelines, which will enhance patient care Act as a role model to junior staff / visiting students and share knowledge and skills relevant to palliative care Personnel Record information received about staff sickness on the duty rota Informing nursing management of continuation of NMC registration and the next expiry date Maintain a personal time sheet in preparation for the monthly salary returns To follow agreed policies and procedures of St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice in order to maintain a safe environment The post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism. The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions. Health & Safety & Security Under health and safety legislation, each individual has a legal responsibility for their own welfare and for the health and safety of others and to co-operate in maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby minimising risk. The Hospice has a Health & Safety Policy which applies to all staff. Similarly, it is each persons responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring any breaches of security to the attention of their manager. Equal Opportunities St Lukes Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation and St Lukes Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy. Confidentiality In the course of your duties, you will have access to confidential material about members of staff, volunteers, other hospice business and patients. The Hospice has Data Protection Policy which applies to all staff. St Lukes Cheshire Hospice is committed to safeguarding adults and children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with the Hospices Safeguarding Policies. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff. This job description may vary from time to time according to the needs of St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice. This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.