Registered Nurse - FTC

We are currently recruiting for aregistered nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering ahigh standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families within our In-Patient facilities.

You will be required to work on internal rotation to include nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Palliative care experience would be an advantage.

To work in a specialist palliative care environment, as part of a multidisciplinary team,providing high standards of care to patients and families.

Under the supervision of the Senior Registered Nurse and Ward Sister, the Post Holder is responsible for the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of patient care.

To maintain agreed standards of care and to take an active part in the planning and implementation of clinical audits to improve nursing practice. To provide qualified nursing support to other aspects of the specialist palliative care service when necessary.

The Post Holder has no direct budget responsibilities, however, must be aware of cost implications and make effective use of resources.

It is essential, for this position, to hold and maintain active registration as a General Nurseon Part One or Two of the NMC Register

Our employees and volunteers are essential to the care we provide. In return for joining a team of people having such a positive impact on others, we provide

A chance to make a real difference

Supportive working environment

Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days including bank holidays, which increases with service.

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Non contributory medical cash plan with the optionto include your family members

Employee Assistance Programme

Early Pay

To provide the highest standard of evidence based research informed nursing carefor all patients To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care3 To supervise and support members of the ward team to ensure that all patients receive the appropriate care To provide a high standard of compassionate patient centred care. To maintain a compassionate, caring and safe environment for all To act as an advocate for the patients and their families and or carers, providing themwith information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.

To plan effective discharge from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team,other departments, social and community services as necessary. To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide research informed, evidence-based nursing care. This includes expanded role responsibilities,following appropriate competency-based training. To be competent and compliant in the administration of medicines in line with Hospice policies. To use various electronic patient systems i.e. EPMA in accordance with Cornwall Hospice Care policy and procedure.

In the absence of senior staff take charge of the shift. This would include maintaining the correct skill mix of staff for patient dependency, bed management, utilisation oftime and equipment To participate in staff appraisal as appraisee and as an appraiser of junior staff members. To participate in Clinical Supervision. To actively contribute to the educational and practical training of learners and Health Care Assistants Maintain patient, family, carers and staff confidentiality at all times within the NMCcode.

To supervise student / learner / unqualified nurses and demonstrate skills as a mentor providing a good learning environment To participate in both informal and formal teaching of all staff Participate in further training and to maintain a commitment to professional development, ensuring own personal practice is relevant and competence is maintained. Ensure that mandatory training is always up to date in line with Cornwall Hospice Care policy.

Contribute to the development of the team, providing feedback, coaching and supportas necessary and appropriate. Act as a role model for junior staff and provide encouragement for motivation in orderto achieve clinical goals for service. Maintain own continuing professional development portfolio. To lead and supervise the work of unqualified staff within the team To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.

To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff To be productive and cost efficient in the delivery of patient centred care. To assist in ensuring that patient safety is a key priority within the daily discharge ofduty: actively participating in clinical audit / research, clinical risk and quality issuesand the reporting and initial management of incidents.

Be aware of own sphere of clinical competence and responsibilities and work within that sphere. Work within the NMC Code Participate in the annual staff appraisal process. Provide appropriate coaching and support for junior staff…