Registered Nurse

• Work as part of a team to deliver high quality palliative care in the in-patient unit at either PHA/PHC/PHT.
• Support the operational management by taking responsibility for the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager and Ward Sister, ensuring patient care is maintained.
• Will be a registered nurse accountable for the direct delivery of patient care within an in-patient unit caring for patients with palliative needs.
• Maintain a high level of nursing care through direct delivery of personal, emotional and psychological care for patients.
• Successfully manage clinical emergencies specifically related to palliative care through swift recognition, instigating and carrying out any immediate actions and reporting and sharing information quickly.
• Maintain continuity of patient care through accurate verbal reports and electronic and written documentation.
• Ensure all patient information is electronically recorded in a safe, accurate and contemporaneous manner through familiarity with and daily use of EMIS and Ashtons electronic patient management system and adherence to Hospice IT protocols.
• Provide sensitive and empathetic emotional and psychological support for patients and carers during the delivery of bad news, of terminal care and during and after the event of death.
• Ensure the safety of patients, visitors and other staff by maintaining a safe environment, recognising any hazards and responding appropriately.

• The post holder will work as part of a team to deliver high quality palliative care in the in-patient

• The post holder will support the operational management by take responsibility for the ward in the

• Although not responsible for a budget, the post holder will be expected to be aware of cost

• The post holder will contribute to the learning environment, acting as practice

• The post holder will be a registered nurse accountable for the direct delivery of patient care within

• Work will be undertaken in line with Pilgrims Hospice, local and national policy and guidance and

• The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team and will influence the decisions of patient

• Working within a team structure the registered nurse will ensure all incidents, complaints, difficulties

• Maintain a high level of nursing care through direct delivery of personal, emotional and

• Undertake patient care as directed in the patients care plan in order to meet each patients

• Successfully manage clinical emergencies specifically related to palliative care through swift

• Whilst responsible to the ward sister/team leader, the post holder will work competently and

• To maintain effective operation, the post holder will take responsibility for the ward, delegate

• Maintain continuity of patient care through accurate verbal reports and electronic and written

• Ensure all patient information is electronically recorded in a safe, accurate and

• Expedite successful discharge where appropriate with good quality planning for patients

• Provide sensitive and empathetic emotional and psychological support for patients and

• Maintain safe and effective drug administration by administering all medications, and setting

• Maintain safe nursing practice by attaining and maintaining competency in clinical

• Ensure high standard of care through awareness and implementation of Hospice policies

• Ensure the safety of patients, visitors and other staff by maintaining a safe environment

• Participates in the induction of new staff and facilitates the training of new and existing

• Contributes to the organization and running of the ward by undertaking administrative tasks

• Maintain adequate levels of drugs, dressings and general stores by ordering according to

• Promote a high level of consistent nursing care by participating in the development and

• Maintain knowledge and skills competencies and high standards of care, through continued

• Provides teaching sessions to ward based colleagues as required, either on an individual

• Facilitate any internal or external research projects by participating and/or auditing as

• Achievement of a safe, effective ward in which palliative nursing care is successfully

• High level of satisfaction from patients and relatives, low level of adverse comments or

• Effective understanding and successful implementation of the Hospices policies and procedures
• Successful supervision of untrained staff.
• Effective use of all physical and IT based resources including stocks, supplies, data systems and

• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings to provide nursing opinion on patient and clinical issues

• Meet with patients carers to address and advise on nursing care, clinical practice, and patient

• Effectively communicate with other agencies to ensure continuity of care between the Hospice

• Ensure patients understanding and compliance for treatment or intervention is maintained even

• Ensure continuity of care by providing effective verbal and written reports on individual patients

• Negotiate and advocate on behalf of patients, relatives and staff, providing information that can be

• Ensure effective channels of communication with individuals, the multidisciplinary team, other

• Adopt standards of behaviours in keeping with Pilgrims Hospice mission and core values and the

• Attend meetings within the Hospice, for example ward nursing staff/ multidisciplinary team

• Ensures own knowledge is up to date, undertaking mandatory training and attending workshops

• Takes responsibility for ensuring that new staff receive support and education during induction and

• Promotes the work of the Hospice through collaborative working with clinical and allied

• Contributes to the delivery of formal and informal education within Pilgrims Hospices.
• Directly supervise student nurses in the clinical areas acting as a practice supervisor/assessor and

• Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments
• Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
• Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
• A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
• A sense of wellbeing
• A good work-life balance
• Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent all providing very good road and rail links
• NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Free hospice parking

Essential

• Sound experience as registered nurse in specialist palliative care setting or to transfer skills from an associated environment
• Experience with mentoring student/junior nurses.

Essential

• Must hold valid, unrestricted right to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship
• Good communication skills
• Organisational and managerial skills
• Teaching skills
• Supervision and staff support skills
• Knowledge of IT and ability to use IT appropriately in the workplace.
• Ability to work in a multi-professional environment
• Flexible approach to working patterns and the changing needs of healthcare
• Knowledge of IT & ability to use IT appropriately in the workplace
• Neat, tidy and professional appearance
• Strong motivation to work at Pilgrims Hospice
• Car Driver / Access to a vehicle