Job summary
At
Wakefield Hospice we are Caring, Professional and Aspirational. We aim to
provide the highest quality care and support for our patients with
life-limiting conditions and their loved ones.
Are you
someone who cares about our community and shares our vision and values? Do you want to make a difference in your
local community?
Find out
more about us www.wakefieldhospice.org
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our growing team on a full time, fixed term
basis. Wakefield Hospice is looking for those of you who have the passion and
drive to deliver high quality specialists palliative care in our inpatient
unit, have effective communication skills and at least 12 months UK post-registration
experience in working in community care settings. You will be provided with a
full induction programme, a buddy/mentor, and general support to allow you to
keep developing your skills and knowledge in specialist palliative care whilst
working in a high quality clinical environment.
The successful candidate must demonstrate compassion,
commitment, caring, competence, quality and safety in delivering person centred
care.
Main duties of the job
Wakefield Hospice provides specialist
palliative and end of life services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The post holder will be required to work a
variety of shift patterns across 24hrs, including rotation to day and night
shifts (and on occasion to support the Day Therapy Services) to:
Deliver
high quality Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Nursing as part of the
Inpatient Unit multi professional team.
To
assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a named group of patients
ensuring a holistic approach that is sensitive and responsive to patient and
familys needs.
To
demonstrate compassion, commitment, caring, competence, quality and safety in
delivering person centred care.
To
be responsible for the coordination and smooth running of a shift when
required, ensuring it is well organised and safe.
As
a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse act in the best interests of
patients at all times, taking personal responsibility for own actions and
decisions.
To
promote a positive and professional atmosphere in the work place, ensuring
Wakefield Hospices Mission is reflected in practice.
About us
Wakefield Hospice, is committed to providing the highest level of symptom management and care for people who have advanced active, progressive and life threatening illness.
Wakefield Hospice is a purpose-built specialist palliative care unit that opened in April 1990 providing 8 single ensuite bedrooms and 2 four bed ward areas, a day therapy unit, bereavement support and education. Over the years the day care unit developed initially into a day therapy unit and ultimately into a drop-In centre providing therapies, information and care for patients, carers and bereaved families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Assess, plan, implement
and evaluate person centred nursing care for a named group of patients in
compliance with hospice policy and protocols.
Undertake holistic
assessment of patients, families and carers, including their emotional,
physical, spiritual, practical, welfare rights and as appropriate pre and post
bereavement needs. Ensuring that
patients, their families and carers are involved in their plans of care.
Actively support and
plan the discharge planning and process.
To develop, update,
monitor and evaluate patient care plans ensuring they are person centred and
support individual needs.
To demonstrate the
skills and knowledge that enable the delivery of basic and complex specialist
nursing care interventions that are responsive to individual need.
Have knowledge of
common symptoms, anticipate change and evaluative interventions.
To communicate
professionally, sensitively and effectively with patients, carers, families,
the multi professional team and all staff within the hospice.
To deliver concise and
accurate patient presentation in daily hand overs and to attend and participate
the weekly MDT meeting in the absence of senior nursing team if requested.
In the role of ward
coordinator be responsible taking a nursing lead on admission and discharge
planning as required. Take day to day
responsibility for planning and organisation of the shift and prioritise
effectively according to patient need, safety and staffing.
To communicate
effectively with own team and maintain effective communication between the MDT
and external agencies.
To communicate highly
sensitive information, ensuring patients, their families and carers are
suitably supported.
To respond to helpline
calls effectively and in a timely manner, including escalation to senior team
members or appropriate signposting or advice is given and documented.
To promote and support
Advance Care Planning.
Ensure accurate and
timely records of care (electronic and paper) are maintained, upholding
compliance with information governance, being responsible for having a SystmOne
card on all shifts.
Follow all agreed
policies for manual handling, infection control, health and safety and
security. Failure to adhere to these guidelines causing harm to a patient,
family member or hospice employee could lead to disciplinary action.
Action the agreed
policy in the event of a fire/fire drill.
Ensure the dignity,
privacy and confidentiality of all patients and families according to Caldecott
principles, hospice policy and guidelines.
Participate in audit and evaluation of clinical
practice and lead on delegated areas of clinical development.
Actively promote and engage in reflection and
clinical supervision
Actively promote a culture that supports
effective team work.
Support all students including nurse associate
trainees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Assess, plan, implement
and evaluate person centred nursing care for a named group of patients in
compliance with hospice policy and protocols.
Undertake holistic
assessment of patients, families and carers, including their emotional,
physical, spiritual, practical, welfare rights and as appropriate pre and post
bereavement needs. Ensuring that
patients, their families and carers are involved in their plans of care.
Actively support and
plan the discharge planning and process.
To develop, update,
monitor and evaluate patient care plans ensuring they are person centred and
support individual needs.
To demonstrate the
skills and knowledge that enable the delivery of basic and complex specialist
nursing care interventions that are responsive to individual need.
Have knowledge of
common symptoms, anticipate change and evaluative interventions.
To communicate
professionally, sensitively and effectively with patients, carers, families,
the multi professional team and all staff within the hospice.
To deliver concise and
accurate patient presentation in daily hand overs and to attend and participate
the weekly MDT meeting in the absence of senior nursing team if requested.
In the role of ward
coordinator be responsible taking a nursing lead on admission and discharge
planning as required. Take day to day
responsibility for planning and organisation of the shift and prioritise
effectively according to patient need, safety and staffing.
To communicate
effectively with own team and maintain effective communication between the MDT
and external agencies.
To communicate highly
sensitive information, ensuring patients, their families and carers are
suitably supported.
To respond to helpline
calls effectively and in a timely manner, including escalation to senior team
members or appropriate signposting or advice is given and documented.
To promote and support
Advance Care Planning.
Ensure accurate and
timely records of care (electronic and paper) are maintained, upholding
compliance with information governance, being responsible for having a SystmOne
card on all shifts.
Follow all agreed
policies for manual handling, infection control, health and safety and
security. Failure to adhere to these guidelines causing harm to a patient,
family member or hospice employee could lead to disciplinary action.
Action the agreed
policy in the event of a fire/fire drill.
Ensure the dignity,
privacy and confidentiality of all patients and families according to Caldecott
principles, hospice policy and guidelines.
Participate in audit and evaluation of clinical
practice and lead on delegated areas of clinical development.
Actively promote and engage in reflection and
clinical supervision
Actively promote a culture that supports
effective team work.
Support all students including nurse associate
trainees.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- 12 month post qualified
Desirable
- Interest in Palliative Care and a willingness to undertake Palliative Care Modules at graduate level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- 12 month post qualified
Desirable
- Interest in Palliative Care and a willingness to undertake Palliative Care Modules at graduate level
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
