Staff Nurse (NO SPONSORSHIP)

We are looking for someone with

You need

to have a least 2 years experiences as a UK qualified Nurse,Ideally within Palliative Care

1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care

needs or oncology would be essential as is the experience of caring for

families and patients facing the challenge of terminal illness.

Nurses you will need to have excellent communication skills to enable you

to discuss difficult end of life issues and to confidently liaise with

other healthcare professionals at all levels.

A

compassionate manner and a responsible, mature attitude are also

Essential.

The successful

candidate will be expected to have a fully flexible approach to working

patterns, covering days and nights.

To assess individual patients care needs and to organise and implement an appropriate programme of care.

To ensure programmes of care are implemented throughout the 24-hour period.

To maintain continuing personal contact with patients and their relatives and be responsible for the evaluation of programmes of care.

To be fully aware of all current hospice policies and procedures and implement accordingly.

To work flexibly in order to provide continuity of patient care within all areas of the service.

To ensure that all nursing records are completed accurately and updated at each shift handover.

To carry out/supervise the implementation of specific treatments and clinical procedures, including physiotherapy treatments.

To report to the Sister or Charge Nurse on call any relevant information on the condition of specific patients, their care and treatment.

To report any complaints from patients and/or relatives to the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse.

To report to the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse any matter affecting the smooth running of the Unit.

To administer drugs and assist with their ordering and storage in accordance with the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicine.

To develop and maintain effective working relationships with all professionals and volunteers working within the hospice and community setting.

To maintain confidentiality at all times and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To give and receive verbal reports to and from the clinical team within the hospice and community to ensure effective communication.

Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing

in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting

illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at

Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome

everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and

encourage everyone to be themselves at work.

Experience

Desirable: - Thorough understanding and knowledge of key indicators of excellent quality care; - Evidence of clinical standard/ guideline setting

Qualifications

Desirable: - Teaching qualification; - Communication skills training

Skills and Knowledge