Overview
The provision of specialist palliative and end of life nursing care, primarily on Sylvan Ward.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Awareness of the importance of supporting family members through periods of death, dying and bereavement.
* Working effectively with MDT colleagues, delegating duties according to the skills and knowledge of junior team members.
About the Role
Join St Nicholas Hospice Care Ward Nurses & Nursing Associates Part-Time & Full-Time Roles Available
Are you a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate seeking a truly rewarding role where your skills and compassion make a real difference?
At St Nicholas Hospice Care, we believe in giving our team the time and space to deliver outstanding, person‑centred care. Our nurse to patient ratio ensures you can focus on what matters most: supporting patients and families with dignity and compassion., The Hospice
St Nicholas Hospice Care is a successful and much‑loved charity serving the local area of West Suffolk and Thetford. Every year we support nearly 2,000 local people, delivering care across multiple settings. Our services are not just for patients, but for their family and friends too, and include everything from specialist medical care to bereavement support and practical help.
Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team
Work alongside experienced nurses, healthcare assistants, specialist doctors, allied health professionals, and dedicated volunteers.
Calming, Holistic Setting
Our 12‑bed Sylvan Ward is set in peaceful gardens, offering a tranquil space for palliative care with activities like afternoon teas, pizza nights, and donkey visits. We offer a range of contracts and a supportive 12‑hour shift pattern (days and nights).
Outstanding Benefits
* Free onsite parking (guaranteed space)
* 25 days paid annual leave (increasing with service)
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* NHS pension continuation or access to a group pension scheme
* Home‑made meals in our onsite bistro
* Life assurance
* Blue Light Card scheme discounts
* Health Cash Plan & Wellbeing programme (dentistry, optical, wellbeing support)
* Enhanced Occupational
* Sick Pay
* Social events (photography club, quiz nights, picnics, & more)
* Supportive management with regular 1:1s, appraisals, team meetings, & away days
* Unsocial hours uplift of up to 60% for some shifts
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