Registered Nurse (Band 5) - Inpatient Unit

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Tasks:

1.To work in accordance with the policies and procedures of St Davids Hospice Care and HIW (Health Inspectorate Wales).

2.To be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

3.To liaise with medical staff to implement treatment and care, ensuring that medical instructions are carried out, monitored and reported effectively.

4.To maintain appropriate written records in all areas of clinical practice.

5.To maintain confidentiality at all times.

6.To ensure patients comfort and dignity at all times.

7.To monitor symptoms and take appropriate action during shift.

8.To administer medication as prescribed.

9.To maintain a safe environment for self, patients and carers at all times.

10.To communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues.

General Responsibilities:

1.To be guided by clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures and the NMC code of conduct.

2.To report all accidents / incidents, near misses and complaints in accordance with St Davids Hospice Care policy.

3.To be responsible for the safe use of expensive equipment, e.g. hoists, syringe drivers, mattresses, etc.

4.To be aware of ones own responsibility towards health and safety regulations.

5.To recognise and accept the limits of personal knowledge and responsibility.

6.To recognise the need and be willing to undertake any training identified as necessary and ensure that Revalidation is up to date.

7.To observe a no smoking policy whilst on duty.

8.To observe a no sleeping policy whilst on duty.

9.To maintain your personal, emotional and psychological health relating to your role, e.g. by attending the de-briefing and clinical supervision offered.

10.To contact the nurse in charge in the event of any problems occurring during the shift or if their condition causes concern or if the patient dies.

11.Ensure a verbal handover from clinical team prior to shift commencement.

12.To be aware of the risk assessment for each patient and act accordingly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications / Experience
• Essential:
• RGN 1
• NMC - Nursing & Midwifery Council Registration
• Recent palliative care experience
• Clinically up to date in general nursing
• Awareness of palliative care issues
• Competent in managing syringe driver
• Experience in caring for patient/families needing palliative care
• Hospice experience
• Desirable:
• Competent in syringe driver management
• Certificate in palliative care

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Skills / Abilities:
• Physical capability of performing the role and carrying out responsibilities required by the duties of the post
• Skilled and effective communicator across all levels verbal and written
• Good interpersonal skills
• Aptitude:
• Willingness to work unsociable hours
• Self-motivated
• Awareness of personal safety issues
• Motivation:
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St David's Hospice Care

Address

Blackett Avenue

Newport

NP20 6NH

Employer's website

https://stdavidshospicecare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)