In Patient Unit - Staff Nurse
To have an informal chat about working for us or to discuss access requirements for disabled applicants contact the People Team using the chat function on our careers page or calling 01268 526 259.
Would you like to become part of our compassionate team to provide care and support to our patients and their families in the In patient unit at St Lukes Hospice.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Staff Nurse to join our friendly In-Patient Unit team in Thurrock to gain knowledge and experience within Palliative Care.
This opportunity is to work either rotational long days and night shifts.
About the role
As a Registered Nurse in our In-Patient Unit at Thurrock, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of excellent, high-quality care, coordinating with other healthcare professionals, assisting with patient admissions and discharges, and adhering to nursing standards and best practices. You should have a current nursing registration and previous experience in a healthcare setting. Key traits for success in this role are excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Salary: £29,997 to £35,841 per year
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - working 38.25 hours per week, Rotational Shifts Monday to Sunday
Location: In-Patient Unit - Thurrock
Other responsibilities include:
- Providing excellent high-quality patient care
- Coordinating with doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Managing patient admissions and discharges
- Caring for patients at end of life
- Maintaining nursing documentation and patient records (SystmOne)
- Participating in staff meetings and continuous education opportunities
About you:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse
- Proven experience within a healthcare setting
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- An understanding and empathetic approach to patient care
About applying:
When applying don't forget to answer the questions in our application process to tell us more about how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in this role.
Right to Work
All candidates for St. Luke's Hospice must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are unable to sponsor work permits or visas.
Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
St Luke's Hospice is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our teams. We have procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of access requirements for people who have a disability.
- Department
- In-Patient Unit
- Role
- IPU Registered Nurse
- Locations
- Thurrock Hospice
About St. Luke's Hospice
We are a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. We promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed.
Our care considers people’s medical, spiritual and emotional needs, including support for loved ones and carers. Anyone living in Basildon and Thurrock can call on us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Working alongside other healthcare providers, our specialist services are available at the hospice, out in the community or in a person’s place of residence. Together, we fulfil people’s choices at the end of their life.
We are a charity and the services we provide are free. We rely on voluntary income from local people to deliver the care they deserve.
In Patient Unit - Staff Nurse
To have an informal chat about working for us or to discuss access requirements for disabled applicants contact the People Team using the chat function on our careers page or calling 01268 526 259.
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