Registered Nurse (Bank)NHS

Job summary

North London Hospice is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Unit team on a bank basis. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses, ensuring their physical, emotional and psychological needs are met with dignity and respect. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, support patients and families through challenging circumstances, and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with an interest in palliative and end of life care to make a meaningful difference every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse within the Inpatient Unit, you will provide holistic, patient-centred care to patients with complex palliative care needs. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care, administering medications safely, managing symptoms and wound care, and maintaining accurate patient records. The role involves providing emotional support to patients and their families, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring effective communication regarding patient progress and care plans. You will also supervise Healthcare Assistants and students, contribute to teaching and development activities, and support service improvement, risk management and the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

Job description

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care plans. Administer medications safely in line with Hospice policies and professional standards. Provide symptom management, wound care and emotional support to patients and families. Maintain accurate patient records and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants, students and other colleagues as appropriate. Identify and report risks, complete assessments and contribute to continuous service improvement. Advocate for patients and ensure their wishes and needs are represented within the care team. Maintain compliance with infection control, confidentiality and health and safety requirements.

About us

North London Hospice has been providing compassionate care and support to local people since 1984. As a registered charity, we are dedicated to helping patients with life-limiting illnesses achieve the best possible quality of life, while supporting their families and carers through challenging times. Our services extend across North London and include our Inpatient Unit, community and specialist palliative care services, outpatient and wellbeing programmes, and patient and family support services. We work alongside patients, families and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care that meets physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The best of life, at the end of life, for everyone.