Staff Nurse - IPW

Job summary

The highest possible standard of holistic care for patients with support for their families and those closest to them.

Participate in the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

Carry out relevant forms of care without direct supervision.

Supervise and direct non-registered nursing staff; and volunteer assistants.

To triage out-of-hours calls, giving advice if appropriate or referring to an on-call Senior Nurse or Doctor as necessary.

Encouraging family participation in the care of the patient and, where appropriate, respecting individual and cultural choices as well as the patients wishes.

All care is documented clearly in the electronic patient records (training will be given) and completed in line with mandatory legal requirements, in particular that it is accurate and up to date.

You will work as part of an integrated team of nurses contributing to overall care and providing practical nursing interventions.

Liaise with all internal & external colleagues to ensure smooth communication of patient information.

Work in partnership with the Primary Health & Social care professionals and the Hospice multi-professional team, in meeting the patient's palliative care needs.

Main duties of the job

Ensure the highest possible standard of care for patients and supporting relatives during their care

Participating in the assessment and provision of care needs for patients.

Ensuring all care is documented correctly electronically, in line with mandatory and legal requirements.

Acting as part of the team alongside HCAs and the medical team to deliver appropriate care.

Undertake any additional duties considered to fall within the position of a Staff nurse as directed by the Ward Sister/Operational Lead.

About us

Our care encompasses support that is tailored to an individuals need in a way that will offer support to their carers and family as well. For those requiring a tranquil place for their end of life hospice care, ourInpatient Wardcan provide this gently and efficiently. We also offer AdultHospice @ Homefor individuals who would like to receive end of life care within their own comforting space.

Beyond the end of life care you might expect from a hospice, our care includes a variety of holistic approaches to enrich the lives of our patients and their families, as much as we can. From day therapy options where we aim to improve the quality of patients to our wellbeing bereavement services and counselling which offers support to individuals and their families through treatment and complementary therapies. We also offer financial advice to assist families in seeking financial benefits they may be entitled to. We constantly work to offer a rounded approach to hospice care for our patients and those that love them.