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Dove House Hospice is seeking a Staff Nurse to work 24 hours per week on long shifts and nights. Under the supervision of senior nursing staff, the role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while ensuring accurate documentation. Candidates should have a keen interest in palliative and end-of-life care and be willing to support a specific group of patients in collaboration with senior nurses.
The position requires effective communication with patients, families, and coworkers, adhering to hospice policies, particularly concerning drug administration. Staff Nurses will also participate in supervising and mentoring new and existing staff and volunteers, engage in clinical governance, and contribute to their own professional development.
This role offers the opportunity for career progression to Senior Staff Nurse within a supportive environment recognized for high employee engagement. Interested individuals who are committed to providing high-quality patient care in a holistic and person-centered manner are encouraged to apply.
Staff Nurse (Developmental)
24 hours per week, to be worked over long shifts and nights.
Under the leadership of the Senior Nursing Staff, you would be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, documenting all relevant information accurately and legibly.
Are you able to demonstrate and develop an interest and expertise in palliative care and end of life care nursing?
In conjunction with a senior nurse on duty, are you able to be responsible for the nursing care and support of an identified group of patients?
Are you looking to progress your career from a Staff Nurse to a Senior Staff Nurse with the hospice?
Do you want to work for an employer that has achieved outstanding levels of employee engagement in the 2020 Best Companies awards? www.jobsincare.com/job/jbns9m1w the answers are yes, then team Dove House is for you!
The role is based at the hospice down Chamberlain Road.
Demonstrate and develop an interest and expertise in palliative care and end of life care nursing.
In conjunction with the senior nurse on duty, be responsible for the nursing care and support of an identified group of patients.
Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, documenting all relevant information accurately and legibly.
Ensure that a patients holistic needs are met in a person centred way.
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Communicate appropriately with patients, their carers and relatives and other visitors to the unit.
Communicate appropriately with all staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend internal meetings as appropriate.
Ensure the hospices policies relating to the security, control and administration of drugs are adhered to in line with NMC guidance.
At the request of a senior nurse and under their guidance co-ordinate in-patient activity and communications for the duration of a shift as appropriate.
Participate in the supervision and appraisal from an identified senior nurse.
Under the direction of a senior nurse participate in the induction of new staff, both paid and unpaid as requested.
With appropriate guidance contribute to the role development of unqualified staff within the clinical team.
Participate in Dove House Hospice clinical governance arrangements and attend relevant meetings as requested by senior nurses.
Supervise, direct and support volunteers working in the clinical areas.
Report and record any complaints from patients, visitors and staff reporting them to the nurse in charge.
Attend statutory training as requested and be responsible for own professional development in line with MNC requirements Work in other areas of patient care as required, subject to the needs of the service.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all aspects of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all Dove House Hospice policies and procedures.
Undertake any other relevant duties as requested by senior nurses.
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