In order to support the continued work of delivering palliative nursing care to our local community, we have identified the need for a registered nurse with palliative care skills to join us. This role will play a vital role within Lawrence Nurses. Guided by the patients’ needs and wishes, you will be able offer truly holistic and tailored care that’s right for the individual.
This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly within a highly regarded local charity alongside like-minded professionals; all of whom share a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care to patients and their families.
Main responsibilities:
• Provide appropriate clinical support to palliative care patients and their carers within their own homes.
• To work autonomously and to uphold the best interests of patients and their families.
• To report directly to the Registered Nurse Manager who will be available for advice and guidance.
• To communicate and liaise where appropriate with the Specialist Palliative Community Nurses and the Community Nursing Teams to receive and provide accurate and timely reports of any changes in the condition of the patients.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
• At all times and to all people act as an ambassador of Lawrence Home Nursing Team.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards as per NMC guidelines.
• To offer 24 hour on-call assistance to support nursing staff.
• To offer support to the patients families and carers between 8am and 10pm.
• To be able to respond quickly to urgent On Call contacts, which may include travel to a patient’s home.
• This role allows for 8 working hours to be worked with some flexibility throughout the day.
Salary: £19,838 pa (£46,495 FTE) with enhanced rates of pay for weekend and Bank Holiday hours
Hours available: 16 hours per week (to be worked over 2 x 8 hour days)
Interviews: 2nd and 3rd July 2024
All applicants must complete the application form (link down below).
If you are interested in the position download the details of the role here.
Download the application form here.