Job summary 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 Luke's 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 is a full-time opportunity to work either rotational days and night shifts. Main duties of the job 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 us 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 peoples medical, spiritual and emotional needs, including support for loved ones and carers. Anyone living in Basildon and Thurrock can call onus 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 persons place of residence. Together, we fulfil peoples 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. Date posted 09 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £29,997 to £35,841 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8985 Job locations Nethermayne Basildon Essex SS16 5NJ Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A relevant nursing degree. Current NMC registration with an active PIN. Experience Essential Previous experience working within a healthcare setting. Excellent communication skills. An understanding and empathetic approach to patient care. Ability to work well as part of a team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A relevant nursing degree. Current NMC registration with an active PIN. Experience Essential Previous experience working within a healthcare setting. Excellent communication skills. An understanding and empathetic approach to patient care. Ability to work well as part of a team. 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 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). Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address Nethermayne Basildon Essex SS16 5NJ Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)