We are looking for Registered Nurses who have a passion and commitment to providing the highest standards of care to enhance the quality of life of patients and their carers/families.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of individualised patient centred care to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for relatives and carers on the Inpatient Unit.
To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service including the teaching of junior staff and students.
About us
We are Garden House Hospice Care, the Hospice for North Hertfordshire. We are a multi award-winning hospice that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Patients on our inpatient unit are looked after by our specialist team 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide support and care to patients with a wide range of symptoms associated with a life-limiting illness, as well as their families.
We support our patients by providing symptom control, psychological support and end of life care.
Our high nurse-to-patient ratio ensures that patients are able to get the dedicated support that they might need.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
* To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care from the point of admission through to discharge or death.
* To provide knowledge and skills in caring for patients with life limiting illness.
* To ensure that high standards of nursing care are maintained and to act when these are not being met.
* To support the development and implementation of care pathways and of patient information.
* To ensure that the dignity, safety and confidentiality of all patients is respected at all times and that all patients receive the highest possible standards of physical, psychological and spiritual care.
* To develop and maintain effective relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure collaborative working for the benefit of patient care.
* To liaise effectively with external agencies as appropriate.
* To attend and participate in meetings as appropriate.
* To maintain accurate and up to date patient care records.
* To have a willingness to take on extended roles and act as a Link Nurse within a defined area of interest/speciality.
* To promote a calm, dignified and informal atmosphere in the Hospice whilst maintaining a professional, safe environment for patients and staff.
* To provide a high standard of personalised and on-going after care for bereaved families and friends.
* To support work colleagues whilst working in an emotionally stressful environment.
Professional Responsibilities
* To act as a role model and promote excellence in nursing practice.
* To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
* To work in accordance with Hospice policies and procedures and with national clinical guidelines.
* To be flexible in working pattern to meet the needs of the service including day, weekend and night shift working.
* To provide mentorship and preceptorship to new starters, newly qualified staff and students and to encourage an effective learning environment.
* To be responsible for junior members of staff.
* To stay abreast of professional and clinical developments.
* To demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellence.
* To undertake Personal Development Review (PDR) and to critically reflect on own performance through clinical supervision and mentoring.
* To seek advice and support from Line Manager when necessary.
* To be aware of the principles of infection control in line with Hospice and Trust Policy ensuring high standards of practice in self and others to promote a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Management Responsibilities
* To communicate with the Line Manager in order to participate in the smooth running and organisation of the Unit.
* To ensure nursing cover is provided to support the continuity of patient care.
* To supervise and co-ordinate the running of the Unit in the absence of senior staff.
* To support junior and senior colleagues in their roles.
* To mentor, support and teach students on placement in the Hospice.
* To take responsibility for specific administrative tasks delegated by Line Manager.
* To ensure the cost-effective use of all resources.
* To assist in monitoring maintenance and repair programmes for clinical equipment.
* To promote a healthy and safe working environment by ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and to assist in the development and implementation of any policies to meet these standards.
* To record and monitor all accidents and untoward incidents and report them to Line Manager.
* To manage verbal complaints and elevate to Line Manager when necessary.
Qualifications
* Current NMC Registration
* RN educated to Diploma or Degree level
* Evidence of updated professional development
Experience
* Relevant clinical experience
* Relevant experience of working both as part of a team and self-directed.
Skills & Abilities
* Demonstrates a high standard of patient care and works in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Practice
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work with others to produce workable solutions
* Ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive situations.
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.
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