Job responsibilities
STAFF NURSE 5A
Professional
1.1 Plan, implement and evaluate patient care
using multidisciplinary approach following the Hospice philosophy, acting as
Named Nurse for designated patients, both on the Hospice inpatient unit and in
the patients own home.
1.2 Supervise professional work of other
staff, where appropriate, and prioritise where necessary.
1.3 Deliver skilled, research based,
individually planned nursing care to patients.
Evaluate and document all care given, as laid down by Hospice and NMC
policy.
1.4 Ensure patients and, where appropriate, relatives/carers
are involved in the care planning process and ensure adherence to the
Admissions/Discharge policies.
1.5 In accordance with the NMC Standards for
Administration of Medicines and Springhill Hospice Drug Management Policies,
undertake drug management procedures, ensuring correct record keeping.
1.6 Complete patient documentation in
accordance with Hospice policy and the NMC Standards for Records and Record
Keeping.
1.7 Work closely with and liaise
appropriately with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care to
patients/relatives/carers.
1.8 Maintain a safe environment to patients,
relatives, visitors and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work
Act.
1.9 Within the scope of professional practice
and Hospice policies, perform role expansion duties, following appropriate
training and assessment of competence.
1.10 Ensure that the correct policy for the care
and custody of patients property/valuables is adhered to.
1.13 Deliver advice and support within the
constraints of your own professional competency to patients, carers and
healthcare professionals who call the 24 hour palliative care advice line. Advice given will be evidence-based and
appropriate training ongoing.
Education
2.1 Supervise and contribute to the training
and development of nursing and care staff and act as mentor to individual
nurses on clinical placement.
2.2 Maintain a personal and professional
portfolio, providing evidence of self-development and ensure PREP requirements
are fully met.
2.3 Participate in individual performance
review and personal development planning.
2.4 Attend mandatory training sessions as
laid down by Springhill Hospice and access other appropriate educational
training programmes as required.
2.5 Participate in clinical and
organisational audit and be actively involved in research activity and
demonstrate the ability to advance palliative care research.
Personnel
3.1 Read, understand and comply with all
Hospice policies and procedures, applying the principles as appropriate to
role.
3.2 To
be aware of individual specific responsibilities in respect of the Safeguarding
of Vulnerable Adults, in relation to role.
3.3 Introduce and support new personnel in
their duties.
3.4 Report to Sister and Director of Clinical
Services as appropriate.
3.5 Participate in meetings/case conferences.
3.6 Ensure your continued support and
encouragement to colleagues within the nursing team and wider Hospice team at
all times.
3.7 Participate in continuing education for
personal progress and teaching of nursing staff, trained and untrained, and
volunteers.
3.8 Ensure that all donations received for
the Hospice are recorded and passed to appropriate personnel, and assist as
required with fundraising.
3.9 On occasion represent the Hospice and
receive donations at outside meetings/functions.
3.10 In the absence of senior nursing staff,
deal appropriately with enquiries, concerns or complaints from patients,
visitors, healthcare professionals or general public.
3.11 Maintain requirements of NMC registration.
3.12 Undertake any other duties as required and
delegated by senior nursing staff.
3.13 Act at all times in a professional and
competent manner, so enhancing the profession of Nursing and the reputation of
Springhill Hospice to the general public.
STAFF NURSE 5B
Professional
1.1 Plan, implement and evaluate patient care
using multidisciplinary approach following the Hospice philosophy, acting as
Named Nurse for designated patients, both on the Hospice inpatient unit and in
the patients own home.
1.2 Supervise professional work of other
staff, where appropriate, and prioritise where necessary.
1.3 In the absence of senior nursing staff
accept delegated responsibility for the patients within the Inpatient Unit for
the duration of an allocated shift.
1.4 Deliver skilled, research based,
individually planned nursing care to patients.
Evaluate and document all care given, as laid down by Hospice and NMC
policy.
1.5 Ensure patients and, where appropriate,
relatives/carers are involved in the care planning process and ensure adherence
to the Admissions/Discharge policies.
1.6 In accordance with the NMC Standards for
Administration of Medicines and Springhill Hospice Drug Management Policies,
undertake drug management procedures, ensuring correct record keeping.
1.7 Complete patient documentation in
accordance with Hospice policy and the NMC Standards for Records and Record
Keeping.
1.8 Work closely with and liaise
appropriately with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care to
patients/relatives/carers.
1.9 Maintain a safe environment to patients,
relatives, visitors and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work
Act.
1.10 Supervise and contribute to the training
and development needs of junior staff, qualified and unqualified, including
volunteers and others.
1.11 Within the scope of professional practice
and Hospice policies, perform role expansion duties, following appropriate
training and assessment of competence.
1.12 Ensure that the correct policy for the care
and custody of patients property/valuables is adhered to.
1.13 Deliver advice and support within the
constraints of your own professional competency to patients, carers and
healthcare professionals who call the 24 hour palliative care advice line. Advice given will be evidence-based and appropriate
training ongoing.
Education
2.1 Supervise and contribute to the training
and development of nursing and care staff and act as mentor to individual
nurses on clinical placement.
2.2 Maintain a personal and professional
portfolio, providing evidence of self-development and ensure PREP requirements
are fully met.
2.3 Participate in individual performance
review and personal development planning.
2.4 Attend mandatory training sessions as
laid down by Springhill Hospice and access other appropriate educational
training programmes as required.
2.5 Participate in clinical and
organisational audit and be actively involved in research activity and
demonstrate the ability to advance palliative care research.
Personnel
3.1 Read, understand and comply with all
Hospice policies and procedures, applying the principles as appropriate to
role.
3.2 To
be aware of individual specific responsibilities in respect of the Safeguarding
of Vulnerable Adults, in relation to role.
3.3 Introduce and support new personnel in
their duties.
3.4 Report to Sister and Director of Clinical
Services as appropriate.
3.5 Participate in meetings/case conferences.
3.6 Ensure your continued support and
encouragement to colleagues within the nursing team and wider Hospice team at
all times.
3.7 Participate in continuing education for
personal progress and teaching of nursing staff, trained and untrained, and
volunteers.
3.8 Ensure that all donations received for
the Hospice are recorded and passed to appropriate personnel, and assist as
required with fundraising.
3.9 On occasion represent the Hospice and
receive donations at outside meetings/functions.
3.10 In the absence of senior nursing staff,
deal appropriately with enquiries, concerns or complaints from patients,
visitors, healthcare professionals or general public.
3.11 Maintain requirements of NMC registration.
3.12 Undertake any other duties as required and
delegated by senior nursing staff.
3.13 Act at all times in a professional and
competent manner, so enhancing the profession of Nursing and the reputation of
Springhill Hospice to the general public.
