Bank Hospice Nurse Inpatients

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic registered nurses to work in our Inpatient Ward on a bank basis, working an average of 2 shifts per rota over a 3 month rolling period.

Our 12-bed unit is a well-supported setting where you work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Senior Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants, specialist Medical team and Allied Health Professionals. Additionally, our volunteers bring plenty of positivity and invaluable support to our ward. This diversity of skills, knowledge and experience is fundamental to excellent care, and the wards friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Main duties of the job

The provision of specialist palliative and end of life nursing care, primarily on Sylvan Ward.

The delivery of a holistic model of care, which supports the psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient.

Participation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred nursing care for patients.

Working effectively with MDT colleagues, delegating duties according to the skills and knowledge of junior team members.

To actively support and model the SNHC Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Equity

About us

At our heart is the vision we are well-known for in our local community: Everyone in our communities has support, dignity and choice when facing dying, death and grief. We strive for something better in the provision of high-quality care and do this by living our values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Equity.

Set in the grounds of our peaceful gardens, our Sylvan Ward offers a calming environment for palliative care. At the same time, inspired activities such as afternoon teas, pizza nights and donkey visits make for lasting memorable moments; these are some of the most wonderful examples of holistic care our teams create for our patients and families.