Palliative Care Nurse (nights)

Treetops Hospice; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible night shifts

Job summary

Treetops Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Hospice at Home team, providing specialist care to patients with terminal illnesses and invaluable emotional support to their families.

This night role includes 1:1 overnight care in patients' homes and working on our Roaming Service to deliver flexible symptom control, assessment, and support, helping patients die in the place of their choosing and supporting families in creating lasting memories.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid nursing registration.
• Experience in palliative and end-of-life care preferred.
• Comfort with night shifts and home-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 overnight care in patients' homes.
• Deliver flexible symptom control, assessment and support across the Hospice at Home service.
• Support families emotionally and advocate for patient end-of-life preferences.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Hospice at Home team, providing specialist care to patients with terminal illnesses and invaluable emotional support to their families.

This night role will include a combination of:

• 1:1 overnight care in patients’ homes, and
• Working on our Roaming Service, delivering flexible symptom control, assessment, and support across the Hospice at Home service.
• An experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care?
• Committed to supporting patients to die in the place of their choosing and helping families create meaningful, lasting memories?
• Confident working independently, while also valuing the support of a close, professional team?
• Looking for a flexible night role that fits around family life or other commitments?

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