Registered Nurse - Thanet

Pilgrims Hospices is looking for a passionate and caring Registered General Nurse to provide excellent patient care in a palliative setting.

If you are looking to develop your skills into a specialist role, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team and having the time to care, this could be the role for you.

Pilgrims Hospices does not have the ability to support sponsorship at this time, therefore please ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying.

The post holder is responsible for providing a high standard of palliative nursing care which reflects evidence based practice, encompasses patient choice and makes best use of valuable resources. This includes assessing, planning and implementing individualised and effective patient care and evaluating the outcome. The post holder will be expected to communicate with members of the internal and external multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best care for patients whilst on the ward and on discharge.

In addition the post holder will facilitate training, education and induction programmes for other qualified and unqualified staff.

As our wards operate on a shift working basis, you will need a flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to work nights and on weekends.

As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end of life care services to patients and their families across east Kent.

Our commitment is to provide open, compassionate care and expertise for patients and their families both in the community and in-patient units.

Our Vision

Of a community where people with a terminal illness, and their family and friends, are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life.

As an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority.

Our hospices offer:

• Friendly and professional working environments
• Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
• Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
• A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
• A sense of wellbeing
• A good work-life balance
• Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent all providing very good road and rail links
• NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card

For the full job description, please see attached document.

The post holder will be a registered nurse accountable for the direct delivery of patient care within an in-patient unit caring for patients with palliative needs.

Work will be undertaken in line with Pilgrims Hospice, local and national policy and guidance and the NMC professional codes of conduct.

The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team and will influence the decisions of patient care from a nursing perspective. On a day to day basis the post holder will work under indirect supervision making decisions based on best practice and evidence based research.

Working within a team structure the registered nurse will ensure all incidents, complaints, difficulties and complex situations are documented and any remedial actions taken by the multi-disciplinary. In addition the post holder will ensure the Ward Sister or Ward Manager are notified and aware of such occurrences.

Maintain a high level of nursing care through direct delivery of personal, emotional and psychological care for patients. Through effective assessment of each patients needs and preferences the post holder will plan evidence based nursing care, implement and continuously evaluate the care given and ensure this meets the needs of individualized patient care.

Undertake patient care as directed in the patients care plan in order to meet each patients care needs whilst maintaining independence as much as possible and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. This will include for example hygiene and elimination needs, assisting eating and drinking and ensuring nutrition is maintained.

Successfully manage clinical emergencies specifically related to palliative care through swift recognition, instigating and carrying out any immediate actions and reporting and sharing information quickly.

Whilst responsible to the ward sister/team leader, the post holder will work competently and confidently without direct supervision to complete delegated work load, including maintaining skill mix and staff planning.

To maintain effective operation, the post holder will take responsibility for the ward, delegate the workload and supervise trained and untrained staff as needed.

Maintain continuity of patient care through accurate verbal reports and electronic and written documentation including the use of electronic patient management systems ensuring patient confidentiality at all times.

Ensure all patient information is electronically recorded in a safe, accurate and contemporaneous manner through familiarity with and daily use of EMIS and Ashtons electronic patient management…