Learning Disability / Paediatric Staff Nurse

Nurses will coordinate

shifts, help develop and train within the new staffing structure consisting of

Nurse Associates, HCA 3s and HCAs ensuring the highest standards of care are

maintained to help the children they support make the most of every day. There

is also opportunity for nurses to spend quality time with the children ensuring

their nursing competencies are maintained. There is also exciting opportunities

to work within the wider Fylde Coast system with rotations into different

services. As the world of childrens hospice care evolves you will be working

closely with the other hospices within Lancashire and South Cumbria sharing

best practice education and skills across this wider integrated care system.

At Brian House Childrens

Hospice we need paediatric nurses to help babies, children and young people who

are seriously unwell make the most of every day. Were looking for experienced nurses who want to develop their skills and

knowledge within palliative care and complex care needs to join the team.

Whilst the role can be challenging with no day the same, caring for very poorly

children one day and the next creating some exciting activities allowing

children to make the most of every day they are with us.

You will care for children who are staying with us at Brian House and

those visiting us for day care. Providing families with choice is central to Brian

House care model, so you will also support children in their family homes and

in community-settings.

Under the supervision of the senior nurses,

be responsible for the assessment of individualised care needs and their

development, implementation, and evaluation without direct supervision. Support

health care assistants in achieving high standards of patient care.

Main Duties of post

1.

To assist in developing a caring, supportive

and spiritual atmosphere for the patients and their families.

2.

To Maintain professional and ethical

standards and set a high standard of patient care.

3.

To develop specialist skills in all

aspects of palliative care and carry out all relevant forms of care with

minimal supervision.

4.

To

share in the responsibility within the nursing team for planning, implementing

and evaluating total care of the patient and their family.5.

To support the Senior

Sister/ Charge nurse and Senior Staff Nurses in their role.

6. Cover 24 hour nursing rota when the need

arises and for the professional development in the total nursing care of

patients requiring palliative care, end of life care and care of patients with

multiple complex needs.

7. Develop

managerial and teaching skills under supervision of senior nursing staff

8.

Assist in the management of Brian House

and determining nursing priorities under the direction of the senior sister/charge

nurse and senior staff nurses

9.

Supervise the work of NVQIII, health

care assistants and volunteers and ensure that hospice policies are followed.

10. Maintain

a clear, safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.

11. Communicate

information on patient care and related matters to Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

and medical staff

12. Accept

professional responsibility for the safe custody, administration and recording of

medications in accordance with statutory requirements and established Hospice

policy and procedure.

13. Ensure correct use and due economy is made of

equipment and resources

14. Be

prepared to cope with incidents or emergencies as they arise and report to the

senior nurse on duty

15. Report

any changes in conditions or situations to the senior nurse on duty

16. Act

up for senior staff Nurse across the span of duties to cover annual leave and

sickness and on a planned basis to gain management experience and professional

development

17. Be

involved in quality assurance and collaborate with the management team in

standard setting and audit of patient care.

18. Develop

communications skills both written and verbal to ensure accurate information is

conveyed to other members of the team.

General Responsibilities

To

undertake all mandatory training as required by Trinity Hospice and Palliative

Care Services and participate in appropriate in-service training as and when

required

Maintain

the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially with regard

to patients and staff.

To

undertake a personal development review annually and through self development,

continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies

Be

a co-operative and supportive member of the Brian House team. Discuss any

issues in the post holders workload that may affect other members of the Brian

house team and identify such to the Line Manager.

To

manage and support all volunteers utilised in your area and to develop

effective working relationships providing regular feedback.

Be

responsible for ensuring up to date knowledge of current policies and

procedures and to adhere to these.

To

promote at all times the Hospice philosophy and uphold the Trinity and Brian

House core values.

To

support our fundraising team mindful that as a charity we are reliable on

charitable donations for our work

Any

other duties that may be reasonably required

Professional responsibilities

Clinical

Assess

the individual needs of patients alongside the child, young person and their

families and initiating and participating in the implementation of programmes

of care to meet physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patients, carers

and families.

Evaluate

and document nursing care continuously in accordance with NMC guidelines

Be

involved in multidisciplinary approaches to patient care together with other

health care professionals and clergy who are invited in the care of the patient

and families

Assist

medical staff in providing care for the child and family, reporting changes in

symptoms and needs as they occur

Develop

clinical expertise in symptom control under guidance of the Medical staff and

within constraints laid down by the Medical director and Paediatric consultant

Accept

professional responsibility and accountability for extension of own clinical

practice

Participate

in research developments of specialist palliative care

Keep

abreast of current nursing concepts and be prepared to adopt new methods of

patient care as appropriate

Provide

support, information and advice to patients families and professional

colleagues

Education

skills in this field of nursing

new staff

and volunteers

thyme course

medication

Personal

clinical and professional knowledge

clinical practice to continue personal development

to Health and safety

regulations are adhered to and that NMC guidelines are followed

We offer

an excellent working environment as part of a friendly, dedicated and

professional team. NHS Pension Scheme transferable or Group Pension Scheme,

discounted meals and free onsite parking.

Trinity/Brian

House are keen to develop their own staff by providing the opportunity for

learning and development in many different ways supporting the staff achieving

their goals to be the best they can.

Applicants will need to be flexible to work

the full range of shifts including Bank Holidays and weekend.

Experience

Personal Attributes

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities