In-patient Unit - General enquiries are always welcome from Auxiliary Nurse with a passion for palliative care
Date posted: 1 July, 2013
Closing date: 11 December 2013
Contact: [email protected]
Under the direction and supervision of qualified staff, to maintain and support the highest standards of nursing care, so as to ensure that a quality and comprehensive service is provided to all patients, their families and carers.
Responsibilities:
- To ensure statutory obligations are met that are relevant to the clinical area.
- To ensure quality standards are maintained in order to provide the highest standards of holistic care.
- To maintain and support the provision of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, within the limits of your qualifications and under the supervision of qualified staff.
- To ensure patient records are properly maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and hospice policy.
- To understand and work within the National Care Standards Act 2000, the hospice business plan and the hospice philosophy.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families and carers.
- Where appropriate and under the supervision of qualified staff, provide information and support to patients, carers and friends.
- To maintain effective relationships with colleagues.
- To maintain patient/ family/ carer confidentiality at all times
