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Sister/Charge Nurse - Adult IPU

Havens Hospices

Southend-on-Sea

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an experienced senior nurse to join their Inpatient Adult Care team. This pivotal role involves leading the inpatient unit, ensuring high-quality care, and mentoring staff. Successful candidates will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to patient advocacy. The position includes a competitive salary package and supports a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package
Commitment to employee welfare
Support for diverse applications

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in nursing, preferably in a palliative care setting.
  • Ability to manage and lead a nursing team during shifts.
  • Strong advocacy skills for patients and families.

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and oversee patient care plans as the nurse in charge.
  • Lead and mentor staff while ensuring high standards of care.
  • Assist families and liaise with healthcare professionals as necessary.

Skills

Leadership
Complex care management
Holistic nursing assessment
Communication skills
Patient advocacy

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced senior nurse to join our established Inpatient Adult Care team.

Role Overview

You will act as a Sister/Charge Nurse, managing and leading the inpatient unit during your scheduled shifts. You will be pivotal in delivering exceptional care to our patients and families.

This role consists of two 12.5-hour shifts per week, including a mix of day, night, and weekend shifts on a rostered basis.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Formulate plans for patient care, manage frequent changes, and lead the shift as the nurse in charge.
  2. Delegate workload to staff, ensure nursing care is delivered to the highest standard, and reflects patient needs.
  3. Manage and lead the inpatient team, promoting a positive and inclusive organisational culture.
  4. Conduct holistic nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
  5. Include family and/or carers in guiding care where appropriate, ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
  6. Assess and interpret patient conditions, liaising with primary and secondary care professionals as needed.
  7. Adhere to medicines management policies and act as an advocate for patients, children, and young people.
  8. Support families and carers before and after a patient's death, involving other agencies when necessary.
  9. Lead communication efforts with distressed patients and relatives, providing supervision and support to the team.
  10. Assist medical staff with patient discussions and care management, including chaperoning.
  11. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialist palliative clinical care.
  12. Participate in staff education and mentor students on clinical placements.
  13. Support community hospice services and Rads patients as part of the team.
  14. Make responsible decisions, justify actions, and escalate concerns appropriately.
  15. Participate in complex moving and handling scenarios with specialized equipment.
  16. Maintain contemporaneous patient records and act up in the absence of the Ward Manager.
About Havens Hospices

We care for children, young people, and adults with complex or incurable conditions, supporting them and their families through illness, death, and bereavement, in various settings including home and hospice services.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time, creating memories and making a tangible difference in our patients' lives.

We offer a competitive salary package and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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