Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care under minimum supervision. This includes supervision of both qualified and support staff, and of student nurses during their allocation. As IPU provides twenty-four hour care a willingness to workdays and nights is preferred.

The Registered Nurse will work within the framework of the Multidisciplinary team providing a high standard of care for the patients and support for their relatives and to assist in the nursing team development by keeping abreast of change, involving evidence base and directives from government/organisational policies.

For more information about the role, including the job description and person specification please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

General

To be a

competent practitioner and work within the NMC code of professional conduct,

also ensuring that all staff within the sphere of responsibilities follow the

code.

To

maintain professional registration and ensure that you meet all the

requirements for revalidation.

To ensure the safe administration and storage of all medications.

To ensure the maintenance of confidentiality including accurate and

timely records.

To use evidence to underpin practice and

the development of specialist palliative care.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within the nursing team

and ensure its documentation.

To liaise with and provide relevant information to other members of

the multidisciplinary team, both internally and externally.

To support shared learning and service improvement through clinical

link roles on behalf of the wider hospice and participate in external

clinical networks for those specific link areas.

With support from the AIPU leadership team undertake day to day

supervision responsibilities for health care assistants.

To adhere to Butterwick Hospice policies, procedures, guidelines and

standards always and to promote these to others.

Attend and

participate in an annual appraisal and regular reviews of performance and

objectives, identifying gaps in knowledge/skills and developing a plan to

enhance service and self-development. To encourage and promote the philosophy

of Butterwick Hospice and present a good public image, to co-operate with all

staff in maintaining good relationships with outside agencies to uphold the

charitys image and to win increased support for its work.

To be able

to communicate effectively with all members of the team and to develop

excellent relationships with community teams.

To

participate in mandatory clinical supervision as directed by the Clinical Team

Leader and take responsibility for the supervision of the support workers

within the team.

To

undertake risk assessment and management to ensure that staff, families and

visitors are safe.

To be

aware of the adult and child safeguarding procedures and policy within Butterwick

Hospice, to attend all safeguarding training and to always adhere to the

Local Safeguarding Procedures.

To be able

to carry out effective complaint, accident and incident reporting.

To play an

active part in the clinical governance framework within the hospice.

To be

aware of the Infection Prevention and Control policies and work in accordance

with IPC procedures at all times.

To be able

to support the patient and the family at the time of death, respecting an

individuals beliefs, community, culture and religion.

To be

aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the Hospice and adopt a

flexible and pro-active approach to work.

To undertake administration changes

in accordance with hospice policy.

To participate in clinical audit and

risk management to improve practice.

To demonstrate reflective thinking /

action to develop your practice and standards on the unit.

Prescribe medication

in accordance with Butterwick Hospice Policy and procedures working within

your sphere of expertise and competence if you are a registered nurse

prescriber.

Management

To always adhere to all medication

policy and standard operating procedures.

To help maintain positive working

relationships with each part of the integrated services within the Hospice.

At Butterwick Hospice we believe in making every moment count. Our team provides exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.

Working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.

Join us at Butterwick Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine.

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