Bank Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Providing skilled, evidence based, person-centred nursing care, always working within own levels of competence and scope of practice without direct supervision and in accordance with hospice policies and procedures
• Ensuring that all nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with hospice policies, acting as a role model for good practice within the nursing team from admission, throughout the patient stay to discharge planning
• The assessment of patient needs and development of care plans that reflect the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families and carers
• Promoting patient and carer individuality and empowerment by establishing relationships and involving patients, families and carers in the planning and delivery of care as appropriate to ensure that they understand and agree with the programme of care provided
• Supporting patients and families to provide feedback about our services and use this to support our continued improvement and development
• Providing support, information and advice to patients, their families and carers and other professional colleagues as appropriate
• Maintaining accurate, timely and comprehensive records of patient care Ensuring that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Ensuring the safe custody and administration of all medicines, including controlled drugs, in accordance with hospice policies, procedures, professional NMC guidelines and legal requirements
• Where required, supporting the Team Lead with any administrative activities such as: ordering stock clinical items, ordering medicines, liaising with Housekeeping and Facilities team
• In the absence of a senior member of staff, taking charge of the shift and knowing when and to whom you should escalate concerns
• The safe handling of patients property and valuables in line with hospice policies and procedures
• As part of the multidisciplinary team, actively identifying areas of risk, reporting incidents, and taking immediate action as necessary utilising the appropriate hospice policies and procedures
• Working as part of the team and using reflection and observation to support everyone to create and maintain a culture of continuous improvement
• Participating in standard setting, monitoring the quality of the service provided and identifying how current practice may be improved
• Participating in reviews, projects, and audit activity as appropriate
• Demonstrating a continued commitment to professional and personal development to ensure that professional competencies are maintained and developed in order to continue to meet the needs of the service
• Utilising educational opportunities to facilitate learning in the clinical environment and participate in and deliver training
• Supervising and providing leadership to junior staff, volunteers, and learners within the Bedded Unit
• Participating as appropriate in the training, education and assessment of learners including, but not limited to, new staff, pre-registration nurses, trainee nursing associates and healthcare assistants
• Participating in the induction of new staff as requested
• Participating in, and promoting clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Undertaking other duties as may be required, and which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post including working in other clinical areas as appropriate to meet the needs of the service as directed by the Clinical Team Lead or nurse in charge
• Ensuring that you follow good infection control practice at all times and that you are familiar with infection control policies, procedures, and guidance relevant to your area of work
• Understanding your role in the safeguarding of adults and children by being able to identify risks, and recognise signs of harm, abuse or neglect including how to report concerns and take immediate action to protect a person at risk of harm or abuse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in end-of-life care, palliative care, or a related field
• An understanding of palliative and end of life care nursing issues and patient pathway

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

North Devon Hospice

Address

Deer Park

Newport Road

Barnstaple

Devon

EX32 0HU

Employer's website

https://www.northdevonhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)