Staff Nurse

Hospice of the Good Shepherd; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare charity is seeking a dedicated nurse to enhance the lives of patients with terminal illnesses in Chester. The role involves assessing nursing needs, creating effective care plans, and providing high-quality care under pressure. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient comfort, independence, and dignity, with support for professional development offered. This position is crucial in delivering compassionate end-of-life care, requiring strong decision-making skills and a commitment to palliative practices.

Benefits

Continuation of NHS benefits

NHS Pension Scheme continuation or hospice scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Staff support program

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for promoting patient comfort and dignity.
• Ability to assess nursing needs and develop care plans.
• Interest in palliative care and long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for ongoing assessment of nursing needs.
• Act as nurse in charge during emergencies.
• Encourage patient involvement in care activities.

Skills

Nursing care

Ability to work under pressure

Palliative care knowledge

Decision making

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

The post holder will :

Be responsible for the initial and ongoing assessment of nursing needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of effective care plans.

Act as nurse in charge once competent to do so, directly assisting in the provision of a high quality clinical and organisational service. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency and unforeseen circumstances.

Encourage and enable patients to be involved in their care activities and contribute to decisions about them wherever possible.

and will be able to :

Demonstrate their passion to promote comfort, dignity, independence and patient choice. Demonstrate their ability to ensure the physical, spiritual, psychological, social and cultural needs of patients, and those important to them, are identified and attended to, maintaining the highest level of nursing care. Use their own initiative and work well under pressure.

Demonstrate an interest in all aspects of palliative care and long-term conditions.

Working for the organisation

You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team with a collective aim of positively enhancing the lives of the individuals in their care. There will be support and guidance for the right individual through a specific induction programme to develop their knowledge and understanding of supporting patients with an advanced life limiting illness. You'll receive a host of benefits and support, including :

• Continuation of NHS annual leave and sickness benefits if currently employed in the NHS. For those not currently employed in the NHS, annual leave and sickness benefits will be in line with Agenda for Change practice.
• Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme for existing members or join the hospice pension scheme.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including preceptorship, induction and development.
• Broad range of in-house education and support to attend external training.
• A staff support programme including clinical supervision, confidential counselling and occupational health services. Please check

Please note we do not currently have a sponsorship licence, and the successful candidate will need to be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK.

Want some more information before making your decision?

We would welcome the opportunity for informal discussion or for potential applicants to come and have a look around the hospice prior to sending your application, please contact Debbie Evans Ward Manager or Louise Hodgkinson, Melissa Evans Deputy Ward Managers on 01244 851091.