Job summary This is a wonderful opportunity to truly make a difference to the lives of local Hospice patients and their families.
The Hospice of St Francis is passionate about helping patients and their families to live their precious lives well until the very end, giving patients choice over their care and the opportunity to receive our outstanding care whether that is in the Hospice In-Patient Unit or in their own homes.PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide sponsorship, the successful applicant must be a current UK resident authorized to work in the UK without restrictions.
Main duties of the job To work as a member of the Hospice multi-professional team responsible for maintaining standards of care within the inpatient unit and helping to ensure that the care provided is of the highest possible quality within the resources available.Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, taking into consideration the holistic needs of the patient and Hospice policies and standards.Ensure the continuity of care through comprehensive, accurate recording and verbal, written and electronic hand-over to other members of the Hospice.Participate in identifying and developing guidelines and standards within the Inpatient Unit, and assist in the auditing of these standards.Supervise Health Care Assistants working on the inpatient unit.Maintain the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with statutory regulations, NMC Guidelines and Hospice policy.Establish caring relationships with the patients family and friends, giving support and advice.Answer queries whilst on the IPU as part of the out of hours (OOHs) palliative care advice line for South West and North West Hertfordshire.Maintain and improve own professional competence by attending in-service and external training sessions, courses, study days and conferences.At times, provide leadership for the inpatient unit team in the absence of the Inpatient Unit Sister and Senior Staff Nurse, liaising the Senior Nurse on-call as appropriate.
About us The Hospice has a trusted reputation over 40 years of stewardship and trust right across the communities it supports in order to raise over £6 million each year.
The role of a registered nurse is to work as a member of the Hospice multi-professional team within the inpatient unit, responsible for the planning and provision of individualised nursing care for the patients.
Job description Job responsibilities This role requires you to carry out duties according to the philosophy of the Hospice, complying at all times with policies relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children whilst, maintaining confidentiality of patients and their families.Working at The Hospice of St Francis means working in a passionate, supportive team environment with care at the heart of all we do.
Person Specification Experience Essential Registered General Nurse (Level 1) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Have a passion for palliative care and a desire to learn.
You will be organised, proactive and able to prioritise work.
You are able to collaborate with colleagues across different departments, engaging in projects or working groups within the Hospice.
Knowledge of infection control, health and safety, and vulnerable adults Experience of facilitating partnership working, decision making and conflict resolution Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing Qualifications Essential Ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work 2 years of Palliative Care experience 2 years of Nursing experience NMC (required) Driver's Licence (required) UK citizen, permanent resident, work visa holder, etc.
Desirable Education: Bachelor's (preferred)