Staff Nurse (Nights)

Description

Shift pattern is 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

Interview Dates – 1st & 4th September 2025

About Us

Rowans Hospice is a charity that provides free care and support to adults and their families living in the Portsmouth and South-East Hampshire region who have a life-limiting illness. Established in 1994, our income is generated by ongoing support of the local community, donations, legacies, fundraising and through our retail shops.

The Role

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

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.

Key Areas of Responsibility/Key Accountabilities 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.

What we Offer

In addition to working for a meaningful cause, we provide:

✔️ Company pension (NHS pension retained if transferring from NHS)

✔️Continuous service recognised if transferring from NHS

✔️Health & wellbeing programme

✔️Employee Assistance Programme

✔️Free parking

✔️DSE equipment & uniforms provided

✔️Generous holiday allowance

✔️Career development opportunities

✔️Blue Light Card membership

Join Our Team

Apply today and be part of a dedicated team providing vital hospice care to the community.

Rowans Hospice is committed to equal opportunities and inclusion in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

For further information please review the Job Description and to apply for the role please use our online application form

Apply now and make a difference!