Registered Staff Nurse (RGN)

Halton Haven Hospice

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Job summary

Halton Haven Hospice has opportunities for RGN's who wish to diversify their career into palliative care. Whether you are an experienced Nurse or newly qualified, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Job holders will provide high quality person-centered nursing care in a hospice setting for over 18's. Duties will include administering medication and treatments and provide individual plan of care and outcomes agreed with the patient in their initial and updated care plans. The role will involve ensuring patients are supported to maintain independence, social contact, privacy and dignity within their individual medical, spiritual and emotional needs, whilst also providing excellent end of life care and acting as a patient advocate where necessary.

About us

Halton Haven Hospice as been established for over 35 years and is based in Runcorn, Cheshire. Located between Liverpool and Chester, there are great road, rail and bus routes and free parking on site. All appointments are subject to Disclosure Barring Service check - Halton Haven is an Equal Opportunities Employer Charity No: 702654

Date posted

30 March 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0020-22-3053

Job locations

Barnfield Avenue

Murdishaw

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 6EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high quality person-centered nursing care in a hospice setting. • To act in accordance with the NMC code of conduct and Halton Haven Hospice’s policies and procedures. • To work as part of a team to provide support tailored to the individual medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs of our patients and their families. • Work as part of the team to provide person-centered care to include the assessment, planning, implementation, updating and evaluation of care from admission to discharge, including end of life care. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high quality person-centered nursing care in a hospice setting. • To act in accordance with the NMC code of conduct and Halton Haven Hospice’s policies and procedures. • To work as part of a team to provide support tailored to the individual medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs of our patients and their families. • Work as part of the team to provide person-centered care to include the assessment, planning, implementation, updating and evaluation of care from admission to discharge, including end of life care. 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified RGN

Desirable

  • Palliative care specialty qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing and medical team.
  • Experience in safe administration of medication.
  • Good communication and I T skills.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a hospice or palliative care setting.
  • Flexibility with shift patterns.
  • Ability to work as part of a team alongside nursing and medical staff.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified RGN

Desirable

  • Palliative care specialty qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing and medical team.
  • Experience in safe administration of medication.
  • Good communication and I T skills.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a hospice or palliative care setting.
  • Flexibility with shift patterns.
  • Ability to work as part of a team alongside nursing and medical staff.

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

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

Halton Haven Hospice

Address

Barnfield Avenue

Murdishaw

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 6EP


Employer's website

https://WWW.HALTONHAVEN.ORG.UK (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Halton Haven Hospice

Address

Barnfield Avenue

Murdishaw

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 6EP


Employer's website

https://WWW.HALTONHAVEN.ORG.UK (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

HR Department

Jan Bowman

Jan.Bowman@haltonhaven.co.uk

01928712728

Date posted

30 March 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0020-22-3053

Job locations

Barnfield Avenue

Murdishaw

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 6EP


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