Sister/Charge Nurse - Adult Community

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Havens Hospices is seeking a senior nurse for the Adult Community Team. Based at Fair Havens hospice, the role includes managing shifts, assessing patient care needs, and leading community team members. Candidates must hold a nursing degree, have NMC registration, and a UK driving license. This position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities to positively impact patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of managing a nursing shift.
• Proficient in IT systems including Word, Teams, SystmOne, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage community team members during shifts.
• Assess patient needs and evaluate care plans.
• Ensure complete security of drugs and administer them safely.

Skills

Team Management

Safeguarding Knowledge

IT Proficiency

Education

First level Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Current and unrestricted practice registration with the NMC

Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent training

Tools

SystmOne

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We have an opportunity for senior nurses to join our Adult Community Team, based out of Fair Havens hospice, located near beautiful Priory Park.

This service runs across 7 days, and there is a requirement for some bank holidays, evening, and weekend working.

Candidates would need to hold a UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

Main duties of the job

You will support and manage our community team members during a shift to enable patients care needs are met, being responsible for assessing the needs of patients, implementing and evaluating the care plans provided.

About us

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job responsibilities

• To ensure complete security of drugs and administer them safely in accordance with regulations.
• At all times to act as the advocate for the patient.
• To provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate.
• Participate in the education of other professional and non professional staff in conjunction with the education department.
• Be prepared to mentor students from educational establishments on clinical placements in conjunction with the education department.
• To assist the Community Sister in leading and developing the staff in the community team, encouraging effective communication, setting objectives and helping to foster a positive team spirit through regular team meetings.
• In the absence of the Community Sister to ensure that the caseload is adequately staffed at all times, including days off, and holidays in order to maintain levels of service and ensure cover for own holiday periods.
• In association with the Community Sister and Head of Community services, recruit, train, support and coordinate the work of the staff in accordance with Havens Hospices policies and procedures
• Conduct appraisals and performance reviews as and when required
• To be responsible for the day to day health & safety and welfare of staff, patients and families.
• To ensure that staff are adequately trained to enable them to fulfil their duties effectively

Person Specification

Qualifications

• First level Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Current and unrestricted practice registration with the NMC
• Post registration education and training up to Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience of managing a nursing shift and teams of staff
• Proficient ability to work with IT systems including Word, Teams, SystmOne, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£37,338 to £44,962 a year£37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per annum.