To assess individual patients care needs and to organise and implement an appropriate programme of care. To ensure programmes of care are implemented throughout the 24-hour period. To maintain continuing personal contact with patients and their relatives and be responsible for the evaluation of programmes of care. To be fully aware of all current hospice policies and procedures and implement accordingly.
To work flexibly in order to provide continuity of patient care within all areas of the service. To ensure that all nursing records are completed accurately and updated at each shift handover. To carry out/supervise the implementation of specific treatments and clinical procedures, including physiotherapy treatments. To report to the Sister or Charge Nurse on call any relevant information on the condition of specific patients, their care and treatment.
To report any complaints from patients and/or relatives to the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse. To report to the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse any matter affecting the smooth running of the Unit. To administer drugs and assist with their ordering and storage in accordance with the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicine. To develop and maintain effective working relationships with all professionals and volunteers working within the hospice and community setting.
To maintain confidentiality at all times and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To give and receive verbal reports to and from the clinical team within the hospice and community to ensure effective communication.