Staff Nurse - In Patient Unit (Nights)

Staff Nurse, In-Patient Unit

Band 5

Part-time shift to be worked as follows:

6 nights worked over a 3 week rota. Shifts are 11.5 hours with 1 hour unpaid break, starting at 2030 and finishing at 0800.

Week 1 Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Week2 Thursday

Week 3 Monday and Thursday

The Rowans Hospice Charity is an independent organisation offering specialist palliative care to patients with life limiting disease, located in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

As a Charity, we offer opportunities for palliative support to patients and their families over an extensive range of in-patient and out-patient services; we pride ourselves on our excellent care for patients, their families, our staff and volunteers. The Hospice is proud to have been rated as outstanding in the latest CQC inspection.

We currently have an opportunity available for a Staff Nurse to join our In-Patient Unit team at Rowans Hospice Charity.

The Staff Nurse role will work across the In-Patient Unit, which is led by the Ward Manager who are responsible to the Clinical Director. The role is based at Rowans Hospice, Purbrook.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• To contribute with the assessment of patients and development of programmes of care. Ensure that programmes are implemented throughout the 24-hour period.
• To maintain continuing personal contact with patients and their relatives and contribute with the evaluation of programmes of care.
• To carry out specific treatments and clinical procedures. To base clinical practice on current research-based evidence.
• ·To assess the needs of patients and carers requiring intervention from other professionals/therapies within and outside the Rowans Hospice Charity and refer appropriately seeking support from senior staff as appropriate.
• To verify when a death has occurred, notifying relatives and carers as appropriate.
• To care for the deceased patient by administering last offices and ensuring the safe and timely removal of the body from the Hospice.
• To report to the Sister / Nurse Co-ordinator / Hospice Doctor any relevant information on the condition of specific patients, their care or treatment.
• To report any feedback, concerns and complaints from patients, their relatives, or others acting on their behalf and assist in the investigation as appropriate.
• To administer drugs, and assist with their ordering and storage, in accordance with the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicines. To recognise and report any errors or omissions in the administration of medications.
• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• To report to the Sister / Nurse Co-ordinator/ Matron any matter affecting the smooth running of the unit.
• To ensure knowledge about patients is maintained in the strictest confidence, and is not divulged, except to professionals where it would materially assist with the programme of care or protection of the individual (See Staff Handbook Confidentiality / Data Protection Act).

For further information or to apply please visit our website: https://www.rowanshospice.co.uk/job/staff-nurse-2/

The post holder is responsible for contributing to and the implementing of programmes of care in association with the sister. The post holder is also expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and to supervise, where necessary, other qualified and unqualified staff within the primary nursing team. To ensure continuity of set programmes of care in the absence of the primary nurse.

We are seeking an experienced RGN registered nurse, who can demonstrate leadership skills and use of a palliative care approach to patient care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with sound management and decision-making experience are key to this role.

The Rowans Hospice Charity offers a competitive salary, and in addition you will receive enhancements for working weekend, evening and bank holiday shifts.

In addition to an enjoyable working environment, with a Charity that makes such a difference to so many people, we offer:

• NHS pension will be retained if transferring from the NHS
• Regular in-house education clinics
• Free hot drinks
• Free Parking at the Hospice (subject to availability)
• Employee Assistance Programme available
• Continuous service recognised if transferring from NHS

Closing Date: 24 August 2025

Interview Dates: 01 & 04 September 2025

Rowans Hospice is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and vulnerable adults needing our care and support. Subsequently, our recruitment process is thorough, ensuring a consistent and detailed approach to gather information from and about candidates so that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: From £31,049.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waterlooville PO7 5RU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/08/2025
Reference ID: SN240825