Palliative Care Nurse, Wellbeing Services

PWAC Toronto Chapter; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and forward-thinking team dedicated to providing exceptional hospice care. This role is central to promoting a healing environment, ensuring that patients and their families receive the highest quality of support. As part of the Wellbeing team, you will engage in holistic care practices, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the development of personalized care plans. If you are motivated and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a caring community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid Professional Registrations

Bridge Tolls paid

Contributory pension scheme

Access to excellent staff benefits

Long Service Reward Scheme

Excellent annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance (3x salary)

Occupational Schemes

Flexible working

Revalidation & CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing holistic and patient-centered care in a hospice setting.
• Strong understanding of regulatory safeguarding and Mental Capacity guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt assessment of newly referred patients for hospice services.
• Develop individualized care programs in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise the Wellbeing service and maintain high clinical standards.

Skills

Holistic Care

Patient Assessment

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Advanced Care Planning

Regulatory Safeguarding

Education

Nursing Qualification

Palliative Care Training

Job description

Job Summary

To work as a key member of the Wellbeing team, contributing to a co-ordinated and efficient service reflecting the aims and philosophy of hospice care.

To promote and maintain the highest quality of care to patients, their families, and significant others, working as part of multidisciplinary and partnership teams using initiative in planning patient care.

To be motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking in developing a holistic, goal-focused service.

To contribute to a co-ordinated and efficient service, with an understanding of all departments, reflecting the aims and philosophy of hospice care.

Main duties of the job

• In conjunction with the Wellbeing Services Senior Palliative Care Nurse, ensure prompt and accurate assessment of relevant newly referred patients for hospice services, applying a holistic and patient-centred approach.
• Develop a programme of care for patients referred to the Wellbeing service, meeting their individual needs in liaison with the multidisciplinary team.
• Discuss with patients regarding Advanced Care planning, ReSPECT, Lasting Power of Attorney, etc., to support patient decisions.
• Supervise activity on a day-to-day basis and ensure efficient management of the Wellbeing service during duty hours.
• Maintain high clinical standards and quality of care, contributing to a caring and friendly environment.
• Possess a full understanding of regulatory safeguarding and Mental Capacity guidance, and work flexibly to meet the needs of a growing service.

About Us

We want people to know that the hospice is not a sad place; it can be a place of healing, support, laughter, and joy. Our role is to provide the best possible care to our patients and their families, making this role central to our mission.

As the line manager, Naomi Turrell, Wellbeing Senior Palliative Care Nurse, expresses her enthusiasm for supporting vulnerable people and working with a fantastic team. If you wish to join us, we look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid Professional Registrations
• Bridge Tolls paid
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to excellent staff benefits
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Excellent annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance (3x salary)
• Occupational Schemes
• Flexible working
• Revalidation & CPD opportunities