Staff Nurse

• Excellent communication skills.
• Be a team player
• 24 hour service which involves a rotation of day and night shifts, however St Kentigern would consider candidates who prefer permanent nights.
• You will be inquisitive and willing to learn
• Welcome change and development of services
• Creative in meeting patients needs

• To continually develop clinical expertise and act as a positive role model promoting a high standard of care to fulfil the St Kentigern philosophy of care.
• To deliver evidence based care to patients and their carers in line with their physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs
• To promote and maintain continuity of high standards of nursing care.
• To be responsible following induction period for the assessment of care needs, the planning, delivery and evaluation of care and to offer support to other staff in the clinical area
• To work at all times in line with the NMC code of conduct and duty of candour requirements

• Matron
• Nursing team
• Ward sister
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Medical team
• Family Support Team
• Day Therapies / Well Being Hwb Team
• Specialist Palliative Care Team community and acute
• Hospice Allied Health Professionals
• All hospice departments
• Primary and Community care teams

• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic person centred care, integrating nursing care with psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Assist with initial and on-going assessment of patient and family needs.
• As a registered nurse plan, initiate, supervise and participate in patient and family care, discussing issues with other senior team members as appropriate.
• Evaluate and up-date nursing care plans in response to the changing problems/needs of patients and families.
• Monitor nursing practice, encouraging development of colleagues through discussion of current and proposed care plans.
• At all times maintain appropriate and adequate records of your work.
• Maintain effective communication with patient and families throughout their contact with the hospice; providing when necessary: -

• In discussion with the Matron and Ward Sister identify an area of special clinical interest in which to develop additional knowledge and skills to act as a link nurse for the rest of the team.
• As necessary or required develop awareness and experience working within our other services across the hospice, i.e. family support and day services, to extend knowledge and skills in this specialist setting
• Participate and gain confidence and experience leading patient case reviews and team meetings
• Actively participate in all aspects of the patient experience of hospice care from initial assessment and admission through to discharge planning and placement.
• Work at all times within the policies and guidelines appropriate to your role.

• Take responsibility for the management of the in-patient unit team when requires in the absence of more senior grade staff.
• Liaise with multi-professional agencies within the hospice, community, primary care, and hospital to provide continuity of patient care.
• Be responsible for maintaining high standards of nursing care, when in charge of the team and unit, and help to create and maintain positive relationships between all groups involved in the welfare/care of patients.
• Responsible for the co-ordinating of all activities when in charge of the team supported by the Ward Sister and Matron.
• Ensure the promotion of safety, well-being and the interests of the patients, staff and visitors to the in-patient area as directed in the hospice guidelines, policies and procedures.
• At all times follow the Code of Professional conduct and to ensure that all staff within their sphere of responsibility also follow professional requirements.

• Be aware of and disseminate to colleagues current best practice knowledge as appropriate to role.
• Work in partnership with the senior nursing staff to develop appropriate tools to monitor effectiveness of services/area of special interest in care provision at St Kentigern Hospice
• Participate or if appropriate lead in the completion of service audits in an appropriate and timely manner and feedback to colleagues, making recommendations regarding implications (if any)

• Identify own learning objectives and attend relevant study/shadowing opportunities following discussion with line manager/nurse management team
• Maintain records of supported study and provide evaluation of study attended, (for inclusion in personal file).
• Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements at all times.
• Participate in feedback (verbal and written) to colleagues throughout the hospice regarding study days attended and potential service improvement opportunities
• Actively participate in personal development review (PDR) and objective setting at initial 6 month review meeting and subsequent PDR meetings with line manager/senior nurse
• Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of relevant hospice policies and the impact they have on individual practitioners including:

Essential

• Passion for Palliative Care.
• Patient and understanding.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Enthusiastic team player
• Ability to liaise and network effectively
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to think laterally, problem solve and work flexibly.
• Non-judgemental
• Ability to manage time, self and workload

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.
• Multi disciplinary communication skills.
• Creative and innovative.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• Motivational skills.
• Effective IT skills.
• Critical evaluation skills

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of the systems of palliative care delivery in Wales

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Palliative Care Qualification
• Mentorship

Essential

• 18 months - 2 years working at Band 5
• Record of achievement in developing clinical practice
• Effective role model

Desirable

• Experience of working in specialist palliative care setting
• Research Experience
• Experience of informal teaching