Palliative Care RN (SMH B6) - Hospice at Home - Days and Nights

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Basingstoke is seeking a Palliative Care RN for day and night shifts. This role involves assessing and managing care for patients in their last two weeks of life, working closely with families and other professionals. Strong background in palliative care and effective communication skills are essential. Join a dedicated team providing vital support to patients at home.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in palliative care.
• Ability to conduct holistic assessments and develop care plans.
• Strong communication skills to work with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's care needs and implement care plans.
• Provide clinical nursing interventions for palliative care.
• Support patients in their last two weeks of life.

Job description

Palliative Care RN (SMH B6) - Hospice at Home - Days and Nights

The Hospice at Home multi-professional Team (H@H) provide a 24/7 planned and reactive service to those deemed to be in their last 2 weeks of life who require specialist palliative care advice and support. The H@H nursing team specialise in providing palliative care symptom advice, holistic assessments and support to patients at the End of Life. The team provide clinical nursing interventions and support to enable the patient to remain at home, prevent hospital admissions and support discharge from hospital to home. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing patients care needs and for developing, implementing, and evaluating personalised care plans. This will be done in partnership with patients, families, and other professionals to ensure both physical and psychological needs are met. The H@H team also support patients actively under the care of St. Michaels Services to provide a community patient visiting service which includes patients known to the SMH Living Well Services, SMH MND Service and the SMH Long-Term Neurological Conditions Service. The H@H nursing team is supported by the wider multi-professional Hospice at Home team at St. Michaels Hospice. Please refer to the Job Description for more details.