Job summary To work as a core member of the nursing and rehabilitation teams.Assessing patients personal aims and interests to plan appropriate therapeutic and leisure activities both for patients accessing day services and on request for patients on the in-patient unit and in the rehabilitation department.To assist with nursing care duties for patients as necessary.To lead group activities such as gentle exercise or relaxation programmes under the guidance of senior nursing or rehabilitation team members.Under the guidance of the Wellbeing Lead, liaise with external providers as necessary.Work in conjunction with Wellbeing Lead and Volunteer Manager to help coordinate volunteer activities as required.Previousexperience is Palliative Care is desirable but not essential as full trainingwill be given.
Main duties of the job Ensure fundamental care needs are metappropriately ensure patients and family members, as appropriate, receivefull information about their condition, treatment and care options Respect working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to treat all patients at alltimes with regard to their right to dignity and privacy Safety working as a member of the team to delivercare that is safePromoting independence deliver care in a mannerwhich promotes patient independenceRest and activity ensure the patients needs forperiods of rest and activity are assessed with care plansMaintaining Comfort ensure patient isas pain free as possible and comfortableNutrition ensure patients are offered food that meets their nutritional and personalrequirementsWell-beingWorking closely with the Wellbeing Lead and dayservices team to plan a core programme of annual activities as a base provisionwithin the wellbeing unit Working with the team assess interests ofindividual patients and as appropriate identify appropriate therapeuticactivities either one to one or group to meet defined goalsTo leadspecified group activities, relaxation/gentle exercise supported by other staffmembers or volunteers About us Nightingale House is an independent charity committed to delivering specialist palliative care services,completely free-of-charge, to patients and their families across a wide areastretching from Wrexham, Flintshire and East Denbighshire to Barmouth and theborder towns including Oswestry and Whitchurch.Services include a 12 bed inpatient ward, wellbeing unit, anoutpatient clinic, occupational therapy, complementary therapies, physiotherapyincluding a hydrotherapy pool and an ambulance service.
A range of bereavementsupport services are offered including a specialist service for children andyoung adults.Our Mission Statement is clear To provide services for individuals andtheir families living within North East Wales and the border areas who areliving with a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, delivered when possible inthe location of their choice and always within the resources available toNightingale House Hospice.
Job description Job responsibilities Toprovide direct nursing care to patients working independently when appropriateor in partnership with registered nurses when patient needs demand this.
To work together with the multi-disciplinary team to maintain a holistic approach to patient care reporting concerns as necessary to team members.
To work as a team to help families as needed, reporting any difficulties to the registered nursing staff.
To observe and report accurately on patients general condition ensuring that all information is communicated by taking part in discussion and recording relevant information in patients records to comply with legal and professional requirements.
To maintain a high standard of nursing care.
To help ensure a safe working environment including knowledge of necessary policies (fire and health and safety policy) and ensure equipment used is in good working order.
Report accidents to Senior Nurse.
To demonstrate communication skills at a level appropriate to your role and responsibilities with patients and families.
To assist with maintaining the general cleanliness of the unit and any housekeeping that is required.
To undertake clinical observations as required and be competent to identify results which fall outside normal limits.
To assist and support volunteers with their role.
To perform designated nursing tasks as agreedwith Ward Manager or nurse in charge and dependant on competencies and training Person Specification Qualifications Essential QCF level 2 or equivalent experience/qualifications OR NVQ Level 2 in health/social care related subject or equivalent experience/qualifications Willingness to work toward QCF Level 3 Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology Desirable ECDL Experience Essential Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner Good understanding of risk assessment and management Understanding of the needs of people with life limiting conditions Skills Essential The ability to communicate clearly and accurately Vital signs recording blood pressure, pulse, resps The ability to change to new and challenging circumstances The ability to work well alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice from registered staff Personal Qualities Essential Works well as a team member Good decision making skills Ability to work independently within professional boundaries Ability to approach any situation in a calm, professional manner