Job Title | Band 5 Hospice Staff Nurse: Inpatient Unit |
Location | London |
Job Type | Permanent |
Speciality | Band 5 Hospice Staff Nurse: Inpatient Unit |
Rates | £30,786 - £37,841 (plus one-off Welcome gift of £2,000) |
Description
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Staff Nurse who can drive forward our vision and values and ensure safe, outstanding care for patients.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Up to date NMC registration
- A willingness to take part in studies in specialist palliative care and develop their clinical experience.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to assess complex needs of patients and plan, implement and evaluate appropriate nursing actions
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of specialist palliative care/ oncology or other related field
- Enjoy working as part of a nursing team
- A passion for working with and supporting the needs of adults with a life-limiting condition, with a real commitment to delivering the highest level of care at all times
- Excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
- To plan, implement and evaluate evidence- based nursing care strategies for patients and their carers in an open and co-operative manner respecting the rights of the individual.
- To anticipate the changing needs of patients and emotionally prepared the patient and family.
- To participate in IDT discussions to inform the management plan for patients.
- Be involved in the discharge process working closely with the discharge coordinator.
- To undertake bereavement meetings with the necessary support and training.
For more information, contact Chris Taylor on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on chris@permanenthire.co.uk