Staff Nurse

To ensure that the highest

possible standards of nursing care are carried out in accordance with the

policies and procedures of Springhill Hospice and the NMC Code of Professional

Conduct, and within the Nursing team.

ensure that the highest possible standards of nursing care are carried out in

accordance with the policies and procedures of Springhill Hospice and the NMC

Code of Professional Conduct, and within the Nursing team.

1.1 Plan, implement and evaluate patient

care using multidisciplinary approach following the Hospice philosophy,

acting as Named Nurse for designated patients, both on the Hospice inpatient

unit and in the patients own home.

1.2 Supervise professional work of other

staff, where appropriate, and prioritise where necessary.

1.3 Deliver skilled, research based,

individually planned nursing care to patients. Evaluate and document all care given, as

laid down by Hospice and NMC policy.

1.4 Ensure patients and, where appropriate,

relatives/carers are involved in the care planning process and ensure

adherence to the Admissions/Discharge policies.

1.5 In accordance with the NMC Standards

for Administration of Medicines and Springhill Hospice Drug Management

Policies, undertake drug management procedures, ensuring correct record

keeping.

1.6 Complete patient documentation in

accordance with Hospice policy and the NMC Standards for Records and Record

Keeping.

1.7 Work closely with and liaise

appropriately with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care to

patients/relatives/carers.

1.8 Maintain a safe environment to

patients, relatives, visitors and staff in accordance with the Health and

Safety at Work Act.

1.9 Within the scope of professional

practice and Hospice policies, perform role expansion duties, following

appropriate training and assessment of competence.

1.10 Ensure that the correct policy for the

care and custody of patients property/valuables is adhered to.

1.13 Deliver advice and support within the

constraints of your own professional competency to patients, carers and

healthcare professionals who call the 24 hour palliative care advice

line. Advice given will be

evidence-based and appropriate training ongoing.

Education

2.1 Supervise and contribute to the

training and development of nursing and care staff and act as mentor to

individual nurses on clinical placement.

This role is based at Springhill Hospice

Springhill Hospice provides the following specialist palliative care services to adult patients with life-shortening illnesses:

A 16-bed Inpatient unit providing 24-hour medical and nursing care.

Hospice at Home Service for people who want to end their days in their own home by providing the support and symptom management they need to be able to do so.

A Wellbeing Support Service operating Monday Thursday, with sessions both within the Hospice and in community settings, offering different programmes for wellbeing, symptom self-management and advance care planning.

A Community Service providing specialist palliative care and support to patients and families in their own homes, including a Night Sitting service.

A 24-hour Palliative Care Advice Line for patients, families, carers and health professionals.

Bereavement Support for people who are experiencing difficulty in their grieving process following the loss of a loved one.

Counselling Services for patients, carers and relatives who are experiencing psychological and emotional distress in their lives as a result of their own life shortening illness or the illness of someone significant to them.

Education and Training Centre providing specialist courses in palliative care and a range of other training programmes for Hospice staff and local health and social care professionals.

Other

Essential: - Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.; - Willingness to share skills/knowledge.; - Self-awareness and mature outlook.

Experience

Essential: - An understanding of specialist palliative care.; - Knowledge of the philosophy of palliative care.

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable: - Extended role skills ie venepuncture, cannulation, IV therapies, male catheterisation.; - Knowledge and experience of audit systems.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered nurse (Level 1).; - Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to undertake further study in palliative care.