Main duties of the job
Pilgrims Hospices is looking for a passionate and caring Registered General Nurse to provide excellent patient care in a palliative setting. If you are looking to develop your skills into a specialist role, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team and having the time to care, this could be the role for you. Pilgrims Hospices does not have the ability to support sponsorship at this time, therefore please ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying. The post holder is responsible for providing a high standard of palliative nursing care which reflects evidence based practice, encompasses patient choice and makes best use of valuable resources. This includes assessing, planning and implementing individualised and effective patient care and evaluating the outcome. The post holder will be expected to communicate with members of the internal and external multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best care for patients whilst on the ward and on discharge. In addition the post holder will facilitate training, education and induction programmes for other qualified and unqualified staff. As our wards operate on a shift working basis, you will need a flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to work nights and on weekends.
As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end of life care services to patients and their families across east Kent.
Our commitment is to provide open, compassionate care and expertise for patients and their families both in the community and in-patient units. Our Vision Of a community where people with a terminal illness, and their family and friends, are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life. As an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority.
Our hospices offer:
* Friendly and professional working environments
* Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
* Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
* A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
* A sense of wellbeing
* A good work-life balance
* Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent all providing very good road and rail links
* NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card
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