Sister - In Patient Unit - St Lukes Hospice, Basildon
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We are currently seeking a dedicated compassionate and experienced Nurse to work as part of a team of Senior Nurses to lead and work with the In patients clinical team.
About the role
The IPU Sister will work as part of a dedicated specialist team to deliver excellent high quality care whilst working as the Nurse in charge, leading a team and maintaining quality performance. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the unit in the absence of the Head of In Patient Services, maintaining the highest professional and clinical standards, and ensuring a calm and safe environment for all our in-patients and those who visit.
Salary: £31,325 to £39,868 per year
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: On-site at Basildon Hospice/ covering Thurrock Hospice when needed.
Other responsibilities include:
- Leading a team of motivated staff
- Provinding high quality patient care
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams/Doctors and head of In patient services
- Ensuring compliance with all necessary regulatory and professional standards
- Promoting continuous professional development within the team
- Admissions and discharges to and from the unit
- Communicating with patients and families
About you:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Experience in palliative or end of life care
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills
- Proven ability in managing, inspiring and developing a team
- A deep commitment to the mission of St Luke's Hospice
- Able to work across sites when needed
About applying:
During the application process, please answer all questions to give us a detailed account of your skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to this role.
Right to Work
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we cannot sponsor work permits or visas.
Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
St Luke's Hospice is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We especially welcome applications from disabled, LGBTQ+, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are presently under-represented. We have procedures in place to ensure that every applicant is treated fairly and consistently at all stages of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities.
Closing Date: 29th February 2024
- Department
- In-Patient Unit
- Role
- IPU Sister
- Locations
- Basildon 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.
Sister - In Patient Unit - St Lukes Hospice, Basildon
To have an informal chat about working for us or to discuss access requirements for disabled applicants contact the HR Team using the chat function on our careers page or calling 01268 524 973.
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