Staff Nurse - Inpatient Ward

Integrated Care System; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hospice charity in England is seeking a compassionate Nurse to join their Inpatient Ward. This role involves providing high-quality palliative care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. You will work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development while ensuring documentation and care standards are met. Applicants must have up-to-date Nurse registration and relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee assistance program

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with up-to-date registration and revalidation.
• Evidence of relevant experience in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible standard of care for patients.
• Participate in the assessment and provision of care needs.
• Act as part of the team alongside other healthcare professionals.

Education

Degree in nursing or relevant experience

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

We are looking for compassionate professionals like you. If you are a nurse with public sector experience, looking for a new, rewarding career in the charity sector, come and join the ellenor family and make a real difference in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

Our Inpatient Ward is the heart of our hospice, providing specialist care for people with life-limiting illnesses and palliative needs. For further information about the post, please see the job description.

About us

ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

Ensure the highest possible standard of care for patients and supporting relatives during their care.

Participate in the assessment and provision of care needs for patients. Ensure all care provided is documented correctly electronically, in line with mandatory and legal requirements.

Act as part of the team alongside HCAs and the medical team to deliver appropriate care. Undertake any additional duties considered to fall within the position of a Staff Nurse as directed by the Ward Sister/Operational Lead.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with up-to-date registration and revalidation.
• Educated or working towards a degree or evidence of relevant experience.

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.