Registered Nurse

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY

Applications are invited from experienced Registered Nurses to join our Nursing Team. You will need experience, knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and principles of palliative care. Commitment and drive, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A flexible and adaptable approach are essential along with a passion for providing high standards of care.

The role encompasses the assessment, implementation and evaluation of holistic care to patients with a life limiting condition, and a drive to provide the highest quality service for our patients, and their families/ carers, through a collaborative multi-disciplinary team approach.

As a registered nurse a key part of the role will be to develop and/or improve knowledge, skills and understanding of caring for specialist palliative care patients whilst working as part of the wider multiple disciplinary team

Main duties of the job

Job Description available to download.

To act as an autonomous practitioner to provide a person centered approach and evidenced based practice to assess, implement and evaluate patient care and co-ordinate care from admission to discharge. Work with the multi-disciplinary team, to provide holistic, palliative care to patients with complex needs, adjusting the programmes of care where indicated. To undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence-based practice.To create and maintain patients records that are concise, accurate and legible, in accordance with Bury Hospice and national professional policies and guidelines.To take an active part in admission/discharge planning, including the continuing healthcare process to ensure smooth and timely transition between care settings

About us

Bury Hospice provides evidence based, individualised and specialised palliative care to adults with life limiting conditions. We aim to deliver high quality care, as well as encouraging and supporting a holistic approach to the care of patients, their families and carers.

The Hospice provides a generous benefits package to include 35 days holiday (includes 8 public holidays) (pro-rata if part time), a contributory pension scheme, free car parking at some locations, learning and development opportunities, a staff counselling service, and a pleasant working environment.

Bury Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and has a No Smoking Policy. All posts are subject to a DBS/POVA (where applicable) check.