Job summary Areyou a registered nurse looking for a new challenge?
Are you passionate andenthusiastic about providing excellent palliative care?StHelena hospice have an exciting new opportunity for Staff Nurse's to join our In-patientUnit.Youwill be working as part of a team to provide high standards of specialistpalliative care to patients and their relatives, including assessment,planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care needs.
Main duties of the job Thisis an opportunity to further develop knowledge and skills to benefit yourpractice and the lives of patients and their loved ones through advancedcommunication skills, symptom control management and end of life care.Previousexperience in palliative care is not essential.
We would like to welcomeapplications from enthusiastic Registered Nurses who have the desire to providegold standard palliative care and make a difference to those in their care.Thispost works on internal rotation which is a mixture of long days and nights(07:30-20:00 ; 19:30-08:00).StHelena may elect to bring forward the closing date for this vacancy in theevent we receive the desired volume of applications.
You are thereforeencouraged you to submit your application early if you wish to express aninterest in this opportunity.Pleasenote that this post requires an enhanced DBS check.
About us St Helena Hospices core values and behaviours will be embedded in our recruitment, our training and development review and our decision making process.Training and competencies within the specialities, as well as on-going support and professional development, will be tailored to meet your individual needs.Whether you are newly qualified or and experienced practitioner, we want to meet your and discuss the possibility of your joining this great Team.In return we offer;A competitive and progressive salary, in line with NHS agenda for change.
Enhanced hourly rates for working unsocial hours NHS Pension (for active members who wish to transfer and continue their membership) Group Pension Plan for non NHS Pension Staff At Least 27 days Annual Leave, plus statutory Bank Holidays Clinical Supervision Schwartz Rounds Employee Assistance and Wellbeing support We cover the cost of your DBS Check and the periodic renewal Uniform provided Free on site parking Subsidised dining and complimentary drinks Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Participate as a member of the inter-disciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating care and meeting the needs of patients: hygiene, elimination, nutritional, mobilising, pain, maintaining independence.
Work as part of a team to provide psychological, emotional, spiritual and social support to patients and families whose lives are affected by illness, loss and grief Perform Last Offices to deceased patients including safe custody of valuables and belongings.
Assist at times with the post-bereavement family visit to collect certificate and view deceased.
Ensure that all procedures are carried out are in accordance with agreed standards of care, and assist in identifying where existing standards should be updated.
Ensure Infection Control Policies and Procedures are strictly adhered to.
Ensure that all information recorded is in accordance with St Helena policy ( patient records, incident/accident reports, computer records).
Ensure that all medication is administered in accordance with St Helena policy and NMC regulations Supervise, direct and train new ward based volunteers, qualified and unqualified nurses, this will include addressing areas of poor practice.
Effectively manage time to meet the needs of patients.
Participate positively in Clinical Supervision in order to develop standards of clinical practice and for support.
Develop awareness of emotional needs of patients and families and the sensitivity and communication skills to meet these needs.
Act as co-worker for patients providing effective communication with key-workers in order to ensure continuity of care for patients across St Helena services.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Desirable Diploma of Credit Palliative Care or equivalent Communication skills Successful completion of: Holistic End of Life Care Course or equivalent.
Skills & Knowledge Essential Proven awareness of the possible needs of patients, families under the care of St Helena Knowledge of illness as a carer and the ability to recognise when a person has physical, social, psychological or spiritual care needs.
Demonstrated understanding of the Hospice philosophy and the work of St. Helena Communication Essential Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Clear verbal communication skills demonstrable with a range of people.
Ability to accurately record any information required patient records, telephone messages or information as requested by patients Experience Essential Proven experience as a registered nurse.
Experience of handling difficult situations Desirable Experience of working with people with mental health needs Experience of working with people with sensory and learning disabilities Proven experience in a Specialist palliative Care or Oncology setting.
Qualities Essential Proven ability to work off own initiative and as part of a team.
Flexible to meet needs of service.
Physically able to undertake the job.
Proven coping strategies when under emotional pressure Proven ability to manage time effectively Proven ability to problem solve..