JOB DESCRIPTION
BANK STAFF NURSE
(zero hour contract)
REPORTS TOClinical Sister
RESPONSIBLE TOWard Manager
SALARYBand 5 £21,692 -£28,180 pro rata
To work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team in providing holistic care to patients in assessing, implementing and evaluating patient’s plan of care.
You must registered with NMC and have a minimum of 1-year post registration experience and have excellent clinical skills and communication skills.
To work together with all disciplines involved with the total care of patients and their families, integrating nursing care with their physical, psychological and spiritual needs.
Share the responsibility within the nursing team for the planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care for patients and their families/carers.
Maintain high standard of nursing care at all times.
Participate in discussion during multi-disciplinary, ward meetings as appropriate.
Supervision of nursing staff and students..
MANAGEMENT
Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established procedures and legislation.
Manage/maintain a safe environment for patients, relatives and staff.
Make efficient and effective use of all resources.
Supports and supervises volunteers.
EDUCATION
Take responsibility for maintaining your professional NMCRegistration and Revalidation.
Participate in clinical supervision yearly.
Attend mandatory training as per Hospice policy.
PROFESSIONAL
To adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct at all times and maintain up-to-date registration with the NMC.
To practice in accordance with current policies and procedures of Southern Area Hospice Services.
To participate in and review written appraisal annually.
Values and Behaviours
A demonstrable commitment to Southern Area Hospice core values of Dignity, Compassion, Integrity, Innovation, Excellence and Equality.
A demonstrable focus on quality and continuous improvement in carrying out duties
Operate with honesty and integrity at all times.
Show respect for and a sensitivity towards all those you come into contact with in your working day.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
Actively develop yourself and others where possible.
This job description will need to be reviewed in the light of new developments. It should not be regarded as restrictive or definitive but acts as a broad guide to the demands of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required in this post.
Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year post registration experience.
Ability to demonstrate excellent standards and practices of nursing care.
Knowledge and understanding of NMC requirements.
Knowledge in the administration of bloods.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and be sensitive to various situations.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Enthusiastic and a self motivated approach.
Patience and diplomacy and the ability to maintain a sensitive and professional approach towards colleagues and service users.
Being mindful of confidentiality practices.
Clinical Skills
Clinically competent in nursing practices;
- Administration of Medicines – controlled and non-controlled
- Venepuncture
- IV Cannulation
- Catherisation
- Management of Blood Transfusion
- Blood Competencies
- Administration of Intravenous Medication.
Excellent record-keeping skills.
Ability to remain calm and steady under pressure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and be pro-active.
Qualifications
NMC registration.
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