Staff Nurse - Little Havens IPU

Rosmerta Technologies Limited; North Benfleet; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare seeks a Staff Nurse for their Little Havens In-Patient unit in a beautiful countryside setting. This role involves direct patient care, working various shifts to provide support and manage the care of children and young people with complex needs. Applicants must be qualified and registered, with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the NMC.
• Completed nursing preceptorship.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Ensuring high standard of nursing care.
• Acting as an advocate for patients.

Skills

Communication

Safeguarding

IT Skills

Education

Registered Children's Nurse

First level degree or diploma in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

SystmOne/Smartcards

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Dependant on experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Trac ID 7251162

Job locations

Little Havens

Daws Heath Road

Benfleet

SS7 2LH

Job Description

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
  
  

Job description

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

Essential

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

Essential

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
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Havens Hospices

Address

Little Havens

Daws Heath Road

Benfleet

SS7 2LH

Employer's website

https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Havens Hospices

Address

Little Havens

Daws Heath Road

Benfleet

SS7 2LH

Employer's website

https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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