Staff Nurse – In-patient Ward
23 hours per week. (2 Long days /nights)
Salary: £31,331 - £35,617 (depending upon experience)
Location: ellenor Hospice, Gravesend, DA11 7HQ
Hours: Hours offered as per department needs
Do you have experience of nursing in the public sector? Have you considered working within the charity sector instead? Come and join our ellenor family and enjoy working in a Friendly, Caring, Supportive environment.
If so, we are looking for someone just like you!
Our In-patient Ward is the heart of the hospice where we care for those with life-limiting illnesses and palliative care.
ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.
We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
• Ensure the highest possible standard of care for patients and supporting relatives during their care.
• Participating in the assessment and provision of care needs for patients.
• Ensuring all care is documented correctly electronically, in line with mandatory and legal requirements.
• Acting as part of the team alongside HCA’s and the medical team to deliver appropriate care.
• Undertake any additional duties considered to fall within the position of a Staff nurse as directed by the Ward Sister/Operational Lead.
Essential requirements of the role include:
• Registered Nurse with up-to-date registration and revalidation.
• Educated or working towards a degree or evidence of relevant experience.
• Flexible approach to working hours, times and days of the week, including night shifts.
• Willing to undertake further professional training/qualifications.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance.
How to apply:
By application form either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter to hr@ellenor.org, CV’s without a cover letter will not be considered.
For informal enquiries please contact:
Christine Dyson or Nele Bohn on 01474320007
Application deadline: 17 February 2025
Interviews will be conducted on 25 February 2025
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