Teesside Hospice has a bank registered nurse vacancy in its in-patient unit (IPU), offered on an ad hoc basis as work arises. The post centres on assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patient care with limited supervision, and overseeing qualified and support staff as well as student nurses on placement. The unit runs round the clock, so a willingness to work both days and nights is preferred. First-level registration is required, and palliative care experience counts in an applicant's favour.
What the job involves
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care under minimum supervision, with documentation
- Supervise qualified and support staff and student nurses during their allocation
- Provide a high standard of holistic care for patients and support for their relatives within the multidisciplinary team
- Assist nursing team development by keeping up to date with change, evidence and government and organisational directives
- Work to the NMC code of professional conduct and ensure staff in your sphere follow it
- Maintain professional registration and meet revalidation requirements
- Safely administer and store all medications
- Maintain confidentiality and keep accurate, timely records
- Use evidence to underpin practice and develop specialist palliative care
- Liaise with and share information with the multidisciplinary team, internally and externally
- Adhere to and promote Teesside Hospice policies, procedures, guidelines and standards
- Attend annual appraisal and regular performance reviews, identifying knowledge and skills gaps and planning development
Qualifications
- Degree in nursing
Registration & licences
- First-level NMC registration (NMC membership)
Experience
- Understanding of the principles of palliative care
- Experience of working with palliative care patients
Skills & knowledge
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Staying calm and professional in difficult situations
- Multitasking and prioritising to tight deadlines under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Working with minimal supervision and taking responsibility for own practice
- Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel), administration and organisation
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
Other
- Commitment to patient-focused holistic care and advancing practice
- Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
- Excellent people skills and forming professional relationships
- Acting professionally with people at all levels
- Core essential clinical skills
Nice to have
- Six months' post experience
- Palliative care course
- Degree-level module in cancer and palliative care
- Understanding of, and empathy for, the work of Teesside Hospice
- Basic counselling skills
- Experience caring for patients with life-limiting illness, cancer and non-cancer diagnoses
What’s offered
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive working environment
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Bank Registered Nurse employer: Teesside Hospice
Butterwick Hospice is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Located in Stockton-on-Tees, employees benefit from meaningful work that directly impacts the community, alongside opportunities for professional growth and adherence to best practices in HR. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in people's lives.
