* Providing a high standard of palliative nursing care which reflects evidence based practice, encompasses patient choice and makes best use of valuable resources
* Assessing, planning and implementing individualised and effective patient care and evaluating the outcome
* Communicate with members of the internal and external multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best care for patients whilst on the ward and on discharge
* Providing advice and guidance related to symptom management
* Recognising and appropriately responding to changes in patients conditions
* Acting as an independent prescriber
* Actively contributing to service development
* Being involved in the supervision and education of other health professionals
* Undertaking evidence based projects and audit
* Making recommendations for the development of and changes to working practices and processes as required
Recognising the need to support employees working within this particular field, we provide an extensive range of physical and psychological support measures through our health and wellbeing programme, to ensure your success, including:
* A supportive and friendly working environment
* Regular quality interactions with our clinical and medical teams
* Strong working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary teams
* On-going training and CPD/career development
* Access to a range of resources to ensure our staff have access to help and support where and when they need it; and
* Regular self-care and development sessions
As our wards operate on a shift working basis, you will need a flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to work nights and on weekends., As an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority. Our Health and Wellbeing Strategy is an important step in ensuring the sustainability of our workforce, and clearly outlines our strategic intentions to improve employee capability, resilience, and engagement, to adapt to and embrace change as the health sector continues to develop., Offering care and support for people with incurable illness where and when it's needed.
Pilgrims Hospices is looking for a passionate and caring Registered General Nurse to provide excellent patient care in a palliative setting on a full-time or part-time basis. If you are looking to develop your skills into a specialist role, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team and having the time to care, this could be the role for you.
As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end-of-life care services to patients and their families across east Kent. Our commitment is to provide open, compassionate care and expertise for patients and their families - both in the community and in-patient units.
* Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments
* Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning (upon successful completion the post holder will move to a Band 6 role)
* Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
* A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
* A sense of wellbeing
* A good work-life balance
* Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent - all providing very good road and rail links
* NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Free hospice parking
We invest in our employees, which is one of the key things that makes us an award-winning employer of choice.