Registered Nurse - Palliative And End Of Life Care

Job summary If you are able to work flexibly, a minimum of 20 hours per month, during the day, at weekends, at night and are keen to experience the job satisfaction of being able to spend quality time with your patients in a supportive and caring organisation we would be delighted to receive your application to join our growing bank of nurses.Being diagnosed with a life limiting illness is a daunting experienceand being cared for in your own home is a positive choice for many people.
Itis a privilege to be part of that patient journey.
Main duties of the job Your role will include providing nursingcare, undertaking patient reviews and managing symptom control as well ascontributing to the development of our services to increase access for patients.You will joina bank of nurses who can work a minimum of 20 hours per month which willinclude weekend working, night duty and Bank Holidays.
The night shifts arefrom 10pm-7am and day shifts range from 1-4 hours.
Experience in community work, palliative and end of life care isdesirable but not essential and you must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the job (public transport does not fulfil the requirements).This post would be ideal for anyone wishing to self-roster their availability to work.
About us Tynedale Hospice at Home is a progressive charity providing palliative and end of life care in patients homes, in the communities of Tynedale, Ponteland and West Northumberland.Unlike many hospices, Tynedale Hospice at Home's palliative nursing care is provided in the home where the patient and their families can be surrounded by familiar comforts and can be cared for in a place of their choosing.We offer a competitive salary, pay in lieu of holiday, a generous sick pay scheme, paid for DBS checks, funded training and development to experienced, motivated nurses who are committed to delivering high quality care to patients who are nearing the end of their lives.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Registered Nurse - flexible working: minimum 20 hours per month.Location: Serving Community of West Northumberland.
Home based, travelling to patient homes.
Occasional travel to Hexham Office.Reports to: Deputy Head of CareHours: Bank, minimum 20 hours per month.General StatementTynedale Hospice at Home registered nurses will provide a minimum of 20 hours per month availability, to include weekends, Bank Holidays and night duty.
You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team providing supportive and palliative care to end of life patients.Although you have access to advice you are expected to work unsupervised.
However, you have advice and support when required: clinical and peer supervision are provided.
In addition, you will be expected to supervise the work of Hospice Support Workers when required.The values of Tynedale Hospice at Home are underpinned by the 6 'C' of nursing and we are proud of our CQC rating in delivering the requirements of Key Lines of Enquiry.
We aim for Excellence in Care and our charitable status enables us to respond quickly and effectively to national and local pressures.
Your views and expertise will be welcomed in our inclusive organisation.The tasks, skills and duties of the Tynedale Hospice at Home Registered Nurse are described below;ClinicalAssessing,planning, implementing and evaluating care provision within your scope ofpractice.Maintainingconcise and accurate records of care delivery within care plans and Caring forthe Dying Patient documentation.Maintain aduty of care to patients, carers and colleagues through the exercise ofpersonal and professional accountability.Monitorand evaluate end of life care plans to measure progress and ensure theeffectiveness of any interventions.Communication/DocumentationWork with patients, their families and friends in a sensitive and flexible manner, demonstrating an awareness of the impact of death, dying and bereavement and recognising that patient priorities and ability to communicate may vary over time.
Manage unpredictable and/or volatile situations effectively.
Facilitate communication with clients for whom English is not the first language and those who have communication/language difficulties.
Understand the range of assessment tools and ways of gathering information and contribute to patient activity data.Assess pain and other symptoms using assessment tools, pain history, appropriate physical examination and relevant investigations.
Undertake/contribute to multi-disciplinary holistic assessment and information sharing.
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the legal status and implications of the Advance Care Planning process in accordance with the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act.
Show an understanding of Informed Consent and demonstrate the ability to give sufficient information in an appropriate manner.
Work sensitively with families and carers to support them as the patient decides upon their preferences and wishes during the Advance Care Planning process.Leadership, Supervision and AppraisalWork without direct supervision to deliver care to patients, seeking advice from specialist nurse or members of the Primary Health Care Team when appropriate.
Work in partnership with Community and district nursing teams, Macmillan nurses, GPs and other health professionals who refer into our services.
Take responsibility for personal learning and continuing professional development and contributing to the learning of others.Promote evidence-based practice through continued professional development and the sharing of best practice within the team and with others.
Appraise and supervise interventions performed by other members of the nursing team in accordance with Hospice policies.
Attend Supervision sessions and appraisal as required by the Hospice.
Promote health and safety, undertaking risk assessments as necessary Clinical Governance and Quality StandardsAssist in the development of clinical governance and quality frameworks through patient focused benchmarking, clinical audit and critical incident reviews demonstrating learning from multiple sources.
Implement and adhere to hospice policies.
In the context of Palliative and End of Life Care have an understanding and knowledge of: a) Your own professional role/boundariesb) Legal and ethical issuesc) Professional codes of conductd) The impact of your own beliefs on practicee) Approaches to risk assessmentf) Approaches to and theories of change, loss and bereavementg) Social models of care and person-centred approachesh) Relevant NICE Guidance related to Palliative care and End of Life Care Person Specification Other Essential Ability to meet the transport requirements of the role (public transport does not fulfil the requirements).
Skills, Knowledge and aptitude Essential Communicates in a professional way (written and verbal) Commitment to: - Hospice working - Quality Care provision - Personal/professional development Demonstrate resilience when dealing with challenging situations Desirable Confidence in challenging received wisdom and contributes to ongoing service development Experience Essential Experience of working without direct supervision in a health care environment.
Awareness of Palliative Care and End of Life Care Issues Desirable Recent experience of working in the community Experience of delivering care at end of life Qualifications Essential State Registration on Part 1 of the NMC register Desirable Short course in life limiting illness