RGN in Runcorn

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join our team at Halton Haven Hospice. Halton Haven is a small and friendly hospice, much loved by our community, serving people from Halton and West Cheshire. We are a healthcare charity that delivers vital care, support, and advice to people suffering from life-limiting illnesses and their families, every day of the year. We employ around 60 staff.

The ideal candidate will provide high-quality person-centred nursing care in an adult hospice setting. Duties will include administering medication and treatments, providing a plan of care to support the patient with symptom management or end-of-life care. The role will involve ensuring patients are supported to maintain privacy and dignity within their individual medical, spiritual, and emotional needs, whilst also providing excellent end-of-life care, acting as a patient advocate where necessary. Support clinical team members by working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, palliative end-of-life care. Palliative experience and end-of-life care are desirable. The successful post holder will be professional with excellent engagement and communication skills. The post holder will be organised, able to prioritise a busy workload and have sound ICT skills.

Main duties of the job:

• Support the ward manager and provide effective clinical leadership to the immediate clinical team members.
• Assist the deputy ward managers in developing a supportive and cohesive team whose primary purpose is to maintain and deliver excellent standards of care.
• Undertake the role of Nurse in Charge as and when required.
• Ensure the observation and supervision of patients and report any identified concerns to the ward manager or Registered Manager in a timely manner.
• Ensure that patients are supported to maintain independence, social contact, privacy, and dignity.
• Identify realistic goals of care and outcomes with patients, ensuring that the patient fully participates and agrees with plans of care.
• Record explicit care plans which reflect the agreed goals and outcomes, which act as effective tools for all the multi-disciplinary team.
• Measure the effectiveness of the care plan in achieving the identified goals and revise and update care plans accordingly.
• Participate in the induction, mentorship, teaching, and support of new staff and students on placement, acting as a positive role model to all staff.
• Support, guide, and assist Health Care Assistants in carrying out their role in caring for patients.

About us:

At Halton Haven, our hospice team is united by a shared commitment to compassion, dignity, and excellence in care. Every member of our team, clinical and non-clinical alike, brings a strong work ethic, professionalism, and genuine kindness to everything they do. We support one another, work collaboratively, and always place patients and families at the heart of our decisions. The atmosphere at Halton Haven is one of respect, warmth, and encouragement. We understand the emotional nature of hospice care and foster a supportive environment where staff feel valued, listened to, and empowered. Open communication, teamwork, and mutual trust create a workplace where people can thrive, grow, and feel proud of the care they provide. Working at Halton Haven offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Job responsibilities include:

• Maintain absolute confidentiality in all areas of work.
• Always behave with complete integrity, respect, and professional dignity ensuring actions enhance the reputation of themselves and the charity.
• Ensure all communication is recorded and disseminated as appropriate.
• Report any incidents, infection control concerns, or Health and Safety issues, in accordance with Hospice Policy and Procedure, to the Senior Nurse as soon as practicable.
• Undertake any training that may be necessary to completely carry out the post and attend all mandatory training.
• Actively participate in the personal development and education of self and team.
• Facilitate an environment conducive to learning.
• Maintain own personal and professional development, demonstrating knowledge and skills in caring for people at end of life in accordance with the Hospice Model and evidence-based practice.

Person Specification:

• Nursing experience.
• Experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs.
• Basic IT literacy.
• Relevant speciality qualification.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to deal with difficult/sensitive issues at all levels.
• Sound time management, prioritisation, organisational, administrative, planning, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and passion for the role.
• Highly motivated with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Halton Haven Hospice is committed to safeguarding adults and children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with the Hospice's Safeguarding Policies. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff.