Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for passionate and committed registered nurses to join our inpatient unit, Sylvan Ward on a bank contract basis. You will work as part of a team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care that is focused on supporting patients and prioritising their quality of life. We are looking for nurses who have experience in offering palliative care and knowledge of long term conditions.
We are a 12 bedded unit comprising of Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants, a Medical team and Allied Health Professionals. Set amongst peaceful gardens Sylvan Ward offers a calm environment for symptom control, psychological support, advanced care planning and end of life care.
Main duties of the job
The Hospice Team work with patients and their families who:
1. Have a condition or conditions requiring symptom management whilst in the last chapter of their life
2. Have a severe chronic disease for whom a deterioration may be life-limiting
3. Are in frail overall health and at risk of sudden deterioration
About us
St Nicholas Hospice Care is a local charity providing help, advice and support to people in West Suffolk and Thetford in the final chapters of their life, who are living with long-term and life-threatening illnesses. Our services are not just for patients, but for their family and friends too. They include everything from specialist medical care to bereavement support and practical help. St Nicholas Hospice isdedicated to its vision for everyone to matter in life and death
As an employee youwill have access to:
4. Free onsite parking
5. Onsite Bistro offering home cooked food
6. Access to Blue Light Card and associated discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for delivering a high standard of care to all patients within the Hospice Inpatient Unit. This will be based upon evidence-based practice in line with legal requirements, statutory rules and Hospice policies relating to practice and the NMC Code of Conduct.
Please view the attached document which details the full job description of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
7. NMC Registered
Desirable
8. Palliative Care experience