Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Bank Hospice Nurses to work in our inpatient unit, Sylvan Ward, on a bank contract basis
Main duties of the job
The provision of specialist palliative and end of life nursing care, primarily on Sylvan Ward
The delivery of a holistic model of care, which supports the psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient
Participation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person centred nursing care for patients
Awareness of the importance of supporting family members through periods of death, dying and bereavement
Working effectively with MDT colleagues, delegating duties according to the skills and knowledge of junior team members
To actively support and model the SNHC Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Equity
Job description
Clinical Care
Plan and provide direct nursing care for patients on Sylvan Ward, ensuring that interventions are based upon assessment and evaluation
Demonstrate sound clinical competencies, skills and knowledge in relation to specialist palliative and end of life care
Ensure that clinical quality is evident within care delivery, by adhering to evidence based interventions, working to SNHC clinical guidelines and best practice
Provide clinical support and advice by telephone, during out of hours periods, acting within the limits of own expertise and experience and signposting for advice, as required
Working with MDT colleagues, develop plans of care to support patient discharge
Effectively delegate care within the scope of expertise of MDT colleagues and with an understanding of registered nurse accountability
Promote patient safety with the use of dynamic risk assessment, mitigating identified risk and escalating this as appropriate
Support and promote patient autonomy by working in partnership to agree care needs and treatment plans, with an awareness of the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Demonstrate collaborative working by seeking the support of internal and external clinical expertise, as appropriate
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation at all times
Demonstrate a compassionate and values-led approach to care delivery and MDT interactions, at all times
Demonstrate high level communication skills, recognising the impact of loss, grief and bereavement upon the patient and their family, utilising the skills across the MDT to support these
Communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrate an awareness of risk and ability to act upon this by managing this and reporting, as appropriate
Ensure awareness of clinical risk management processes, including the use of RADAR to log incidents for investigation
Leadership and management
Act as a professional role model at all times
Utilise opportunities to share clinical expertise, knowledge and skills with colleagues and learners, both formal and informal
Act as a Shift Co-ordinator to direct clinical care and support operational decision-making such as planning patient admissions and supporting discharges
Demonstrate willingness to participate in initiatives which support team working and resilience, such as reflective practice and group supervision
Professional Development
Consider learning and development needs and participate in opportunities to support these
Demonstrate willingness to participate in initiatives which support own practice and wellbeing, such as clinical supervision and reflective practice
Undertake any reasonable additional responsibilities which enhance own learning and practice, and which support the clinical team and patient care