Senior Community Nurse - Palliative Care & Home Visits

The Hospice of St Francis; Dacorum; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospice of St Francis is seeking a compassionate Community Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team. You will assess, plan and provide symptom management for patients with life-limiting conditions in patients' homes, the Spring Centre and community settings.

You will also offer emotional support to patients and families, helping with future planning, and work with GP and hospital teams to ensure seamless care while developing your own expertise within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration and CPD evidence.
• Palliative care experience is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in palliative care/oncology.
• Proven experience of working effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for life-limiting illnesses.
• Deliver home-based care, at the Spring Centre and other community settings using digital tools and shared records.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
• Support self-management and advance care planning with patients.
• Collaborate with GPs, hospital teams and other professionals to ensure joined-up care.

Skills

Palliative care

Teamwork

IT systems

Assessment planning

Education

Registered General Nurse (Level 1)

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

The Hospice of St Francis is seeking a compassionate Community Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team. You will assess, plan and provide symptom management for patients with life-limiting conditions in patients' homes, the Spring Centre and community settings.

You will also offer emotional support to patients and families, helping with future planning, and work with GP and hospital teams to ensure seamless care while developing your own expertise within a supportive environment.