Sister/Charge Nurse - Adult Community

Havens Hospices; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking senior nurses to join their Adult Community Team. This role involves supporting and managing team members, ensuring patient care needs are met, and providing support to families. Ideal candidates will have experience in nursing, particularly in community settings, and strong advocacy skills. A competitive salary package is offered, with both full time and part time positions available.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursing role, particularly in community care.
• Ability to manage a team and communicate effectively.
• Strong advocacy skills for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage community team members during shifts.
• Ensure security of drugs and administer them safely.
• Provide support for families before and after a death.

Job description

Overview

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. We have full time (3 x 12.5 shifts per week) and part time (2 x 12.5 hour shifts per week) available.

Role and Responsibilities

• 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.
• To ensure complete security of drugs and administer them safely in accordance with regulations.
• Act as the advocate for the patient at all times.
• 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 Fair Havens Community Team Manager 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 Fair Havens Community Team Manager 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 Fair Havens Community Team Manager and Fair Havens Community Team Matron to manage 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.
• 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.

About Havens Hospices

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

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.

Benefits and Values

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Additional Information

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.

Equality and Inclusion

Havens Hospices is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.