Senior Staff Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our In-Patient Unit (IPU) as a Senior Staff Nurse, to help lead our multi-professional team to deliver a high standard of end of life care to our patients.

Please apply for this role via Princess Alice Hospice website - www.pah.org.uk/join-our-team

Please note: Our vacancies are subject to eligibility to work in the UK. We are a small organisation with limited funds and therefore, we are not able to employ you if you are outside the UK as we are not able to obtain a work permit or visa sponsorship on your behalf.

1.1 Undertakes assessment of the needs of the patient and

family/carers, and discusses these with other members of the multi-disciplinary

team as indicated.

1.2. Liaises and works closely with the senior IPU nursing

team and members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist

palliative care nursing skills within individualised care pathways.

1.3. Implements care based on the initial assessment and ongoing

assessments, communicating changes in the patients condition to relevant

members of the multi-disciplinary team.

1.4. Demonstrates a positive, realistic and supportive

attitude to palliative care patients to ensure that physiological,

psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and family are met.

1.5. Understands physiological and psycho-social processes

that indicate the need for therapeutic interventions and reacts appropriately

and safely to the potential outcomes of such interventions. 1.6. Communicates

with the patient, family/carers, and the multi-disciplinary team, to facilitate

continuity and consistency of effective care.

1.7. Completes documentation relating to patient care and

takes a role in developing and improving nursing documentation.

1.8. Assesses the information required by the patient and

family/carers. Produces and uses appropriate formats to ensure optimum

understanding of identified holistic care needs.

1.9. Enables the patient and family/carers to participate in

the planning of care, where appropriate. Assists with teaching and provides

support in preparation for all palliative care treatment needs.

2.1. In the absence of members of the senior nursing team,

and in rotation with other Senior Staff Nurses, takes charge of the In-Patient

Unit.

2.2. In the absence of members of the senior nursing team,

maintains a skilled nursing presence so as to facilitate a team approach for

nursing interventions and multi-disciplinary team working.

2.3. Helps foster a supportive working environment and

maintenance of staff morale through mutual regard and respect.

2.4. Acts as a mentor / supervisor / assessor to provide

support and a positive learning environment to new and junior staff within the

IPU.

2.5. Is aware of all Hospice policies and procedures and

collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that

these are observed.

2.6. Works closely with members of the multi-disciplinary

team to ensure that clinical standards of care are achieved and participates in

the audit of clinical care.

2.7. Promotes a safe clinical environment for all patients,

visitors and staff.

3.1. Maintains awareness of current advances and research,

and uses educational opportunities, to maintain the highest standards of

specialist palliative care offered to patients and family/carers.

3.2. Educates and trains junior members of the team in the

development of specialist nursing skills. 3.3. Responds to the educational

needs of members of the multi-disciplinary team by imparting knowledge of the

treatment and nursing care for patients requiring palliative care.

3.4. Acts as mentor / supervisor / assessor to students and

junior staff and assists in the assessment of their competencies.

3.5. To carry out

review and annual staff appraisals

3.6 Develops an area of special interest and knowledge

related to a specific area of practice and acts as a resource to other nursing

staff with regards to this, teaching as necessary

4. Professional

4.1. Ensures own registration with the Nursing and Midwifery

Council (NMC), and is aware of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope

of Professional Practice

revalidation criteria in accordance with NMC recommendations.

4.3. Positively commits to staff appraisal, performance and

clinical supervision to ensure personal professional development.

4.4. Positively commits to creating a culture on the IPU

that reflects the organisational values

4.5 Participates in educational programmes and specifically

attends teaching identified to meet Senior Staff Nurse development aims and

objectives such as leadership/managerial courses.

5.1. To undertake any other such duties or general tasks and

hours of work as may reasonably be required and to work in other locations

within the hospice organisation.

5.2. Lead by example, exemplifying the Hospice values and

behaviours Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.

Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. Were dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need.

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