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We are looking for a registered nurse with a passion for palliative care to work as part of our multidisciplinary team based in Winsford. An opportunity has arisen on our ten bedded In Care Unit at St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice. If you want the time to give compassionate patient centred care as part of a small multidisciplinary team please apply.

We have a 22.5 hr per week role available on days; the position is for 3 days per week. Our shift patterns are 7.30am to 3.30pm and 1.30pm to 9.30pm. Occasional requirements for day staff to cover night duty.

• To work within the policies and procedures of the Hospice in order to maintain a safe working environment
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• To practise research-based techniques in care delivery
• To participate in the introduction and evaluation of new procedures for patient care
• To always act within the Code of Professional Practice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respect confidentiality
• To participate in multi-disciplinary and clinical meetings
• Liaison with other professional groups involved in patient care
• Contribute towards prevention and management of infections
• The post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty
• The post holder will take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the absence of the sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and supervise staff where appropriate

At St Lukes Hospice, our ethos is one of service; being of service to our local people and community is central to all that we do. We believe the most important privilege any person can have is the opportunity to comfort and support ones fellow human beings in their hour of need. This spirit of service at St Lukes extends not only to the patients, but also to family and friends, and we welcome diversity. The founding members of St Lukes Hospice were driven by the same ideals that inspire us today; to reach out a warm and caring hand to those in need and to help relieve their suffering of mind, spirit or body. St Lukes is a lively and vibrant Hospice that has a very powerful reason to be here. St Lukes is an incredibly inspiring place to work and volunteer. You will be joining a passionate team, dedicated to delivering care and support to local people and their families. We all share in the sense of privilege and honour that comes from being involved in a local organisation doing such important work and each day we look for new and innovative ways to make a difference to the wider community. Each member of staff is highly valued at St Lukes