Registered Nurse (In-patient unit)
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,407 to £34,581 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407 - £34581 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB22 3FB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0202-24-0024 |
Summary
Job Purpose: To provide professional patient centered palliative care to patients, ensuring the highest possible standards of care received by patients, their families and carers. To lead, support and encourage the sharing of knowledge and skills within the team. The post holder will be accountable for their professional practice according to the Nursing Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and be responsible for delegation of tasks to Health Care Assistants. Main Responsibilities: Clinical To be professional and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including the daily management of patients in your care To work as part of a team, using a patient centred approach and evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and co-ordinate care from admission to discharge. Promote professional standards of behaviour and ensure that junior nursing staff are aware of their personal accountability and their responsibilities as articulated in the Code of Professional Conduct of the Nursing & Midwifery Council Administer medication and treatment as prescribed in accordance with the NMCs Standards of Medicine Management and Arthur Rank Hospice policies and guidelines Conduct holistic nursing assessment on patients admitted to the In-Patient Unit and document an appropriate care plan based on the patients need Use appropriate communication skills with patients, carers and relatives, including those with language and cultural differences, facilitating informed consideration that enables choices to be made concerning treatment and future care Always practice appropriate and timely communication in the delivery of written verbal and non-verbal communication when communicating with patients, visitors and the wider team. Be aware of the nature of the palliative care environment, recognising the needs of palliative care patients with particular emphasis on death and dying Provide emotional, psychological and spiritual support for patients and carers, ensuring appropriate referral or sign posting to other specialists services when required Act as a patient advocate and always in the best interest of patients and carers Liaise with the multi- disciplinary team regularly to ensure timely delivery of care and foster good working relationships Initiate discharge planning, including the continuing healthcare process, to ensure smooth and timely transition between care settings Liaise and communicate with external services and agencies to arrange discharge and/or support within the community. Ensure that patients and carers receive accurate current information relevant to their need Support Consultant / Doctor ward rounds within the In-Patient Unit ensuring the effective and timely dissemination and communication of patient information to relevant parties and the maintenance of contemporaneous nursing records following the ward round. Support the Matron and Ward Manager with changes and challenges that may arise Ensure personal and team safety by adhering to hospice policy and highlighting any issues to the Ward Manager/Ward Sister Participate in the hospice MDT, patient planning meetings, Discharge planning and bereavement meetings as necessary Act as an advocate in the face of difficult negotiations and hostile reactions from other healthcare workers Act as a clinical role model for staff and students, ensuring best evidence-based practice Manage own time effectively in order to maintain high standards of nursing care and professional efficiency In the absence of the Ward Manager or Ward Sisters; allocate work with due regard to continuity, multi-professional actions plans, up to date assessment of patients need and staff expertise To work within the guidance of Arthur Rank Hospices policies and standard operating procedures, best practice, established precedent and understand what results are to be achieved Help maintain a pleasant and safe environment for patients visitors and staff Demonstrate a current knowledge of infection prevention and control practices through the delivery of clinical care and maintenance of a safe environment in accordance with infection prevention and control practices, policies To verify when a death has occurred when deem competent to do so. Notifying families and carers as appropriate, following the Hospice policy. Be responsible for managing the process of receiving and responding to referrals to the In-Patient Unit. To administer drugs and assist with their ordering in accordance with the Nursing Midwifery Council standards for the administration of Medicines Anticipate and respond to patient / family need whilst maintaining their independence, privacy and dignity Demonstrate and apply a knowledge of the options for achieving control of symptoms Acting as a reflective practitioner, applying evidence-based practice and critical thinking to review all practices and processes of care Admitting patients into the In-Patient Unit, including familiarisation into the unit and completion of admission assessment and documentation Be responsible for triaging call made to the unit, referring on to on call colleagues and/ or external agencies as required Demonstrate competency for managing specific nursing tasks e.g. cannulation, venepuncture and IV antibiotics Give information, support and advice to carers following the death of a patient. Be responsible for the management of an allocated group of patients and staff on a shift basis To contribute to the development of nursing activities and audit procedures whilst working within the clinical governance framework Actively promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children, observing and adhering to Arthur Rank Hospice Policy on Safeguarding Contribute to a climate where team members openly discuss and challenge the standards of individual practice, and where decision-making can be ratified as a team Assist in fostering an atmosphere of reflective practice, where critical incidents are a learning opportunity for all Promote an atmosphere where reviewing and critical discussions of clinical problems can be aired by the multidisciplinary team To identify and resolve specific managerial problems that may arise within a shift when in charge. Always report difficulties to the Ward Manager/Ward Sister/Matron General duties and responsibilities: Contribute to the development of the unit and other Hospice services by attending meetings and supporting the implementation of change Participate in the induction and orientation of new staff and visiting professionals Be familiar and comply with all hospice policies, procedures protocol and guidelines of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and that of the Nursing Midwifery Council Promote at all levels, the organisations vision, values and strategic objectives Be aware of and work towards the Hospices strategic goals Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives, standards and code of professional conduct within the work area Carry out other duties, within an appropriate level of responsibilities, as required Be aware of the confidential nature of the Hospice environment and/or your role. Any matters of a confidential nature relating to patients, carers, relatives, staff or volunteers must not be divulged to any unauthorised person Contributing positively to anti discriminatory practice, actively promoting equality and diversity Ensure that practice is in line with NMC requirements for professional development and revalidation Health and Safety Act as a responsible individual in relation to Health and Safety and be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, staff volunteers and contractors Attends statutory training with respect to lifting, fire safety and any others required Reports any defect in equipment immediately to the person with overall responsibility at that time. Undertake risk assessments Infection Control Infection Prevention and Control is the responsibility of all Hospice employees Responsibility to protect patients, service users, visitors and employees against the risk of acquiring health care associated infections by consistently observing Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures, best practice guidance, in order to maintain high standards of infection Prevention and Control. Data Protection You should make yourself aware of the requirements of the Data protection Act 1998 and follow local codes of practice to ensure appropriate action is taken to safeguard confidential information