Staff Nurse - Little Havens IPU

Havens Hospices; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Benfleet is seeking a Staff Nurse to join their Little Havens In-Patient unit. This role is for 37.50 hours per week with varied shifts, including evenings and weekends. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients. Required qualifications include a registered nurse degree and current NMC registration. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per year, contributing significantly to patient and family care.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Children's Nursing and completed first 12 months nursing preceptorship.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage the needs of patients, planning and evaluating care.
• Deliver nursing care to the highest standard reflecting patient needs.
• Act as an advocate for patients and include family in care delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Good standard of IT skills (Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Excel)

Good understanding of safeguarding

Education

First level degree or diploma in nursing

Current Registration with the NMC

Registered Children's Nurse

Tools

SystmOne

Smartcards

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our Little Havens In-Patient unit, nestled within the beautiful Daws Heath countryside.

This role is for 37.50 hours per week, and will consists of a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Applicants need to have qualified in Children's Nursing and completed their first 12 months nursing preceptorship.

Main duties of the job

This role is responsible for assessing and managing the needs of patients, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care, following clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct.

About us

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 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.

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.

At Havens Hospices 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.

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing and managing the needs of patients/CYP: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care, following clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct
• Ensure nursing care is delivered to the highest standard and reflects the needs of the patient/CYP
• Ensure that, as far as possible, family and / or carers are included in guiding the care provided and can deliver care where it is safe, and they wish to do so
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Liaise with other professionals working within primary and secondary care settings, regarding care when require
• Accountable for adhering to medicines management policy
• Always act as an advocate for the patients/CYP
• Provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate
• Assist medical staff in chaperoning patients, supporting discussions and management of their care

Person Specification

Qualifications

• First level degree or diploma in nursing
• Current Registration with the NMC
• Registered Children's Nurse

Experience & Key Skills

• Good standard of IT skills, including using Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook and Excel.
• Good demonstrable understanding of safeguarding
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience using SystmOne/Smartcards

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearAgenda for Change competitive salary.