In-Patient Unit Registered Nurse

Job summary Are you a Registered Nurse who wants to give the bestpossible care?
Have you thought about a career in palliative care at StElizabeth Hospice?Itis a time of development and opportunity in the nursing team.
We are not justoffering a job, but the chance to make a real difference in peoples are looking for Registered Nurses to join our team working on the In-PatientUnit in Ipswich.
Applications are welcome from both experienced RegisteredNurses and those that are due to complete their training in 2024.
The post alsooffers the special opportunity to work with the Community Team and you will beexpected to help where necessary.
Main duties of the job St ElizabethHospice offers the unique opportunity to work alongside our outstandingmulti-disciplinary team, providing planned and reactive or urgent care topatients and support to their loved ones.
Every patientand family member is valued and we pride ourselves in giving dedicated time tocare for patients, whether it is in a patients home, on the telephone throughOneCall or at the Inpatient Unit in Ipswich.As well asjoining our rewarding and well-respected organisation, St Elizabeth Hospice ishere to support your career, with progression and training opportunitiesavailable to enhance your skills and development.Hours: Full or part time.
Full rotation, 24/7 days a week About us Rated Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission, StElizabeth Hospice improves life for people living with a progressive orlife-limiting illness.
Our work is centred on an individual's needs, whichmeans specialist support, whenever and wherever it is needed, whether at home,in the community or at the hospice.
We are well respected and praised for ourresponsiveness and expertise by people we serve.We offer:mirror Agenda for Change with regard to salary, enhancements (howevernot reckonable service)personalpension plan (NHS Pensions are transferrable) extensiveinduction excellenttraining opportunities supportwith revalidation and ongoing CPD through both in-house and external educationincluding an in house palliative care programme experiencein working in a 24/7 Specialist Community Team and a Specialist In-Patient Unit employeeassistance programme freeparkingHear from the nursingstaff themselves on why working at St Elizabeth Hospice is so special:Joining the hospice is the best thing that has ever happened to me and Icant imagine working anywhere else, its a very special place to be and towork.I wouldnt change my job for the world.
Being able to continuesupporting people during difficult times in their lives, has been one of themost rewarding and proudest moments in my career.People often assume working at the hospice is dark, gloomy and sad, butthis is not the case.
We work with the living and help make a difference topeople.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARYTo work within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), providingphysical, psycho-social and spiritual care to patients and their families admittedto the IPU, with rotation to the Community Team and occasional CCU cover.
Toparticipate as a member of the nursing team, carrying out all relevant forms ofcare in conjunction with other team members.Regularly to have responsibility for managing the nursing care deliveryon specified shifts, and to participate actively at MDT meetings and decisionmaking.CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIESAssessment To accurately assess the needs of patients and theirfamilies.
To identify priorities of care.
To refer on to the appropriate professionals, as necessary.
To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and tobe able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within yourrole.Planning To identify realistic goals of care with patients and theirfamilies.
To develop a plan of care with patients and their families.
To record explicit care plans which act as effective toolsfor other members of the multi-professional team.
To organise own time and equipment to deliver a highstandard of nursing care.
To liaise effectively with all members of the Hospicemulti-professional and community teams.
To assist in the management of the CCU clinics as required.Implementation To give skilled/specialist care to patients and theirfamilies.
To administer all drugs and treatments within Hospice andNMC guidelines.
To communicate effectively with patients, families and othermembers of the Hospice multi-professional and community teams.Evaluation To ensure the care given is to the agreed standard.
To measure the effectiveness of the plan of care inachieving identified goals.
To revise and update care plans in the light of theevaluation.MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES To be familiar with the role and responsibilities of the IPUTeam Leader and to deputise in their absence, as necessary.
To take on the shift coordinator role when required, withinIPU and CCU and to be part of the RN rotation programme to the HospiceCommunity Team.
To participate in the development of clinical standards andclinical audit, working within the clinical governance framework of the Hospice.
To attend relevant meetings, providing effectivecommunication to ensure continuity of patient care.
PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES To recognise indications of staff stress and to facilitatestaff support.
To participate in the recruitment of staff as requested.
To supervise and participate in the induction of all newstaff.
To take on a mentor role to new staff, as requested.
As requested, to participate in professional placements andlay person visits to the IPU.
To recognisethe value of volunteer contribution and play an active part in their support& development where appropriateEDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain an awareness of research and relevant findingsand in conjunction with the multi-professional team, work towards this being appliedto practice.
To participate in education programmes as required.
To give feedback from attended education programmes/studydays to the multi-professional team.PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT To devise with the IPU Team Leader a personaldevelopment plan in line with the Hospice objectives and personal needs.
To maintain and increase personal clinical skills.ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To work at all times within the policies and guidelines ofthe Hospice and act within NMC guidelines at all times.
To uphold the Hospice and individual team values at alltimes.
To ensure effective use of resources.
To play an active part in the development and maintenance ofgood relationships with all who have business with the Hospice.
To respect at all times the confidentiality of informationcovering patients, staff and volunteers.
To promote the Hospice philosophy of care towards patients,relatives and visitors.Because of the special nature of the Hospice and its work,the post holder may on occasion be asked to undertake other duties to helpmaintain our high standard of care.THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT NECESSARILY EXHAUSTIVE AND MAYBE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE LINE MANAGER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POST HOLDER.
Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Demonstrable experience of team working and leadership.
Be willing and able to develop own knowledge and skills and to contribute to the development of others.
Ability to withstand sensitive and potentially stressful situations.
Experience Essential Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team.
Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate care package.
Ability to assess patient needs that may be complex and subject to change.
Have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention within your role.
Desirable Ideally two years post qualification experience but newly qualified practitioners would be considered.
Able to contribute to service development.
Specific Skills Essential Ability to deal with complex matters requiring advanced communication skills.
Ability to supervise the work of others HCA as relevant.
IT literate with ability to use Microsoft packages and Outlook or willingness to undertake training.
Qualifications Essential State Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Palliative care qualification at diploma level or above or equivalent or experience with palliative care patients District Nurse, Hospice experience, and proven ward management skills, willing to undertake rotation to Hospice Community Team as part of IPU post.