Staff Nurse - Adult IPU

Havens Hospices; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospice care seeks compassionate individuals to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing holistic care to patients with life-limiting conditions, ensuring their comfort and dignity. Working at this hospice not only allows you to support patients directly but also to create lasting memories for families during challenging times. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, this organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference every day.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Supportive Work Environment

Opportunity for Personal Growth

Diverse Work Culture

Qualifications

• Completed nursing preceptorship is mandatory.
• Experience in holistic care for patients with life-limiting conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patient needs effectively.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care according to established protocols.

Skills

Nursing Preceptorship

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Holistic Care

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Job Description

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary care team, providing and managing holistic care to people who have life-limiting conditions.

Based in our Fair Havens hospice, overlooking Priory Park, you will support our Adult In-Patient team by caring for and supporting our patients.

The shift pattern for this role involves three long shifts per week, including day, night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts, as per rostering requirements.

Applicants must have completed their nursing preceptorship, as we are unable to accept applications from those who have not.

Responsibilities include assessing and managing patient needs, undertaking assessments, and planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct.

Havens Hospices cares for children, young people, and adults with complex or incurable conditions, supporting them and their families through illness, death, and bereavement in their homes and at 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. Your contribution, even if not directly caring for patients, will significantly impact our care services.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a difference every day, helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those in need.

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

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

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Lucy Wise Bell
• Job Title: Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]