Bedded Unit Staff Nurse

Part Time

Our nursing team are proud to support and care for patients and their families at their most difficult and vulnerable time. Our highly committed multi-disciplinary team of staff and volunteers work seamlessly together to provide care of the highest standard.
We have a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our friendly team on the Bedded Unit at North Devon Hospice. For those who wish to apply, and are successful in being recruited to the role, we will support you to develop specialist palliative care skills.

Our bedded unit receives referrals for patients needing support for various reasons including symptom control, rehabilitation following treatment, or care in the last days of life. Our nursing team is proud to support and care for our patients and their families at their most vulnerable time. Our specialist medical team provides round-the-clock care and support to our patients in the comfort of a welcoming and homely environment. We are fortunate to have time to spend with our patients to really understand what is important to them and plan their care accordingly.

Some words from our team that describe what it feels like to work in the Bedded Unit Team:

• Inspired
• Privileged
• Supported
• Understood
• Respected
• Included
• Lucky
• Grateful
• Life changing and life enhancing
• Being able to make a difference every day
• Able to give our patients and those who matter to them the care they deserve

If you want to share the same experience of our amazing team, the skills required to succeed in this role include:

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Post registration experience in end-of-life care, palliative care, or a related field.
• An understanding of palliative and end-of-life care nursing issues and patient pathway.

Like any organisation, it's the people who make a difference so why not join us and make a difference to our patients and their families.

Informal discussion is welcomed. Please contact our Team Lead Hannah Crawley or Deputy Team Lead Vicky McDonald on .

This post is subject to an Enhanced level check with the Disclosure and Barring Service, including checks against the adult and child barred lists.

It is important that the people who work for and with us, or access any of our services, can be themselves and are valued as unique individuals. We welcome applications from all sections of the communities we serve, reflecting the uniqueness of each person, with the aim of continually improving our services.

We are a forces-friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans and Service spouses and partners.

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