Registered Nurse IPU

Job description
Location: Hastingwood, Essex

Salary: £31,663.80 – £37,637.25 per annum depending on experience (inclusive of 5% High-Cost Area Allowance) plus Enhancement. Pro rata for Part Time.

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our clients multidisciplinary team providing specialist palliative care. The role involves leading shifts in an Inpatient Unit (IPU) with eight single, en-suite rooms dedicated to symptom management and end-of-life care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high standards of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.

• Lead shifts and maintain high standards of care across the IPU.

• Conduct holistic assessments of patient and family needs, plan and implement appropriate interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure coordinated and continuous care.

• Support patients and families through grief, loss, and the life-changing consequences of a palliative diagnosis.

• Work across a 24-hour service, including weekends, nights, and bank holidays as required.

• Supervise and support junior colleagues, volunteers, and students on the IPU.

• Participate in the education and development of colleagues, and mentor new staff members and students.

• Act as a role model, providing encouragement and motivation to colleagues.

• Ensure a safe environment and promote evidence-based practice.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

• Understanding of the needs of patients receiving palliative and end-of-life care.

Desirable:

• Experience in a palliative care environment.

• Specialist qualification in palliative care.

• Experience in teaching or presenting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong assessment, planning, and evaluation skills for complex patient needs.

• Ability to lead a team and manage shifts effectively.

• Excellent communication and time management skills.

• Ability to motivate the nursing team and handle the demands of a palliative care environment.

Personal Qualities:

• Positive attitude and commitment to equality, diversity, and the aims of the organization.

• Flexibility to work shift patterns, including nights and weekends.

Apply Now:

If you are a compassionate nurse with a passion for providing exceptional palliative care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference.