Bank Palliative Nurse - Night Shifts

• Provide appropriate clinical support to palliative care patients and their carers within their own homes overnight.
• Work within laid down protocols and guidelines to deliver careas specified in the Charity's policies and procedures.
• To adhere and be professionally accountable to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and be conversant with the Scope of Professional Practice and other NMC advisory papers.
• To report to the Registered Nurse Manager or in her absence, one of the identified Nursing Coordinators who are available for advice and guidance.
• To communicate and liaise where appropriate with the DN & Community Nursing Teams to receive and provide accurate and timely reports of any changes in the condition of the patient.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing registration requirements or any national professional or occupational standards associated with the role.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
• At all times and to all people act as an ambassador of Lawrence Nurses.
• Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.
• Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.
• To actively participate in the support of new nurses.

Essential

• RN Registration Level 1 or Level 2, with relevant post registration qualification, experience e.g. ENB 931or Diploma in Palliative care or be prepared to undertake further study relevant to the post