Job summary
- Main area
- Children & Young Persons Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- Trac ID 6542141
- Employer
- Havens Hospices
- Employer type
- Voluntary Sector
- Site
- Little Havens
- Town
- Benfleet
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 £23,976.00 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Little Havens IPU
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We have an opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our Little Havens In-Patient unit, nestled within the beautiful Daws Heath countryside.
This role is for 30 hours per week, and will consists of a variety of shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
Applicants need to have qualified in Children's Nursing and completed their nursing preceptorship.
Main duties of the job
This role is responsible for assessing and managing the needs of patients, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care, following clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct.
Working for our organisation
At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.
In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.
At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Responsible for assessing and managing the needs of patients/CYP: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care, following clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct
- Ensure nursing care is delivered to the highest standard and reflects the needs of the patient/CYP
- Ensure that, as far as possible, family and / or carers are included in guiding the care provided and can deliver care where it is safe, and they wish to do so
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Liaise with other professionals working within primary and secondary care settings, regarding care when require
- Accountable for adhering to medicines management policy
- Always act as an advocate for the patients/CYP
- Provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate
- Assist medical staff in chaperoning patients, supporting discussions and management of their care
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level degree or diploma in nursing
- Current Registration with the NMC
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Completed nursing preceptorship
Experience & Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Good standard of IT skills, including using Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook and Excel.
- Good demonstrable understanding of safeguarding
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience using SystmOne/Smartcards
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Debbie Blackett
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07814 932778
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