registered nurse

registered nurse York, England

St Leonard's Hospice
Full Time York, England 34926 - 28692 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To maintain a multi-disciplinary team approach to the individualised care of the patient and maintain high standards of nursing care. 2. To assess the needs of the patient and their family taking into account their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.

3. To be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the effectiveness of care given to patients. 4. To maintain accurate written records of care, communicating all necessary information to other team members.

5. To maintain strict confidentiality. 6. To participate fully in the setting, implementation and monitoring of formal standards of practice and to be involved, when required, in clinical governance and audit.

7. To comply with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council with regard to Professional Registration and to Post-Registration professional education and revalidation. 8. Communicate appropriately with all patients, visitors and staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend departmental meetings as requested.

9. Maintain safe custody of the patient’s property/valuables according to Hospice policy. 10. To participate in research projects as required.

11. To participate in full rotation across all shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Managerial 1. To maintain a caring and mutually supportive working environment for all members of staff and volunteers, being sensitive to the emotional needs of colleagues and giving appropriate support to them.

2. To maintain accurate records with regard to the administration and custody of drugs on the unit. To implement all statutory and unit policies relating to drugs. 3.

To maintain high standards of safety within the unit, reporting any hazardous occurrences or equipment. 4. To report all accidents, incidents, complaints and untoward occurrences, keeping statutory and unit records as required. 5.

To take charge of the inpatient unit with support from senior colleagues following an appropriate period of assimilation. 6. To observe fire precautions and procedures as outlined in the Hospice Policy. 7.

To welcome both professional and other visitors to the unit. 8. To observe unit policies on holidays, sickness and absence. 9.

To exercise care and economy in the use of property and equipment. Education 1. To assist in the teaching of new staff and volunteers so that they are able to function fully within the team. 2.

To attend relevant courses or study days when required. 3. To participate in the teaching and guidance of visiting professionals eg Student Nurses, Social Workers and Post Graduate Students. 4.

To communicate skills learnt on secondment or study leave to other members of staff. 5. To access and positively engage in role-related e-learning as directed by line manager and Lead Nurse for Education. Other 1.

Attend all mandatory training or courses. 2. To attend any training or development required by the Hospice. 3.

To read, understand and follow all Hospice policies and procedures. 4. To participate in the Annual Performance Review. 5.

To positively promote, support and represent the Hospice especially within the community, and to maintain the philosophy, ethos and ambience. 6. To be aware of personal responsibilities and discharge these as defined by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. 7.

To maintain strict confidentiality in all matters relating to the Hospice, its business, patients, staff and ethos. 8. To undertake any other tasks, duties or responsibilities as requested by your Line Manager or other Senior Manager, including the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive. This Job Profile is an outline of responsibilities and will be subject to review with the postholder in light of the changing needs of the post and Hospice.

registered nurse
St Leonard's Hospice

www.stleonardshospice.org.uk
York, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
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Company - Private
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