Registered Nurse IPUNHS

Job summary

Overall Purpose of the Role:

The post holder will work as an effective member of the Hospice IPU Team.

The post holder will also work in partnership with the wider primary healthcare team and other specialist palliative care services to meet the end-of-life care needs of the local population.

Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.

Main duties of the job

If you're looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, you've found it! Join our amazing Hospice Inpatient Unit (IPU) Team and become a vital part of providing exceptional care to patients in their final stages of life. Here, you'll be right in the middle of the action, delivering personalized care plans, offering comfort, and being a supportive presence for both patients and their families.

You'll also work closely with our incredible primary healthcare team and other specialist palliative care services. Together, we'll ensure that every person in our local community receives the end-of-life care they deserve, tailored to their unique needs. It's a chance to be part of something truly meaningful and impactful.

Job description

Clinical Care

• Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, focusing on physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the wider team.
• Provide expert symptom management under the guidance of the Senior Nurse.
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with legal and organisational policies.
• Coordinate and prioritise your caseload, ensuring continuity and responsiveness of care.
• Escalate complex clinical issues appropriately and contribute to clinical decision-making.

Team Support and Leadership

• Support the supervision and development of junior colleagues, students, and volunteers.
• Act as a positive role model and contribute to a compassionate team culture.
• Deputise for Senior Nurses as required, including accepting referrals and supporting handovers.
• Share knowledge and promote best practice within the team through mentorship and peer learning.

Patient Advocacy and Family Support

• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, supporting them through times of distress and uncertainty.
• Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their preferences and dignity are always respected.
• Signpost families to additional support services as needed, offering information and reassurance.

Governance, Safety, and Development

• Participate in clinical audits, reflective practice, and quality improvement activities.
• Comply with all Rotherham Hospice policies, procedures, and safeguarding protocols.
• Report incidents, near-misses, or concerns in line with Hospice policy, and contribute to a culture of openness and learning.
• Contribute to service development through feedback, innovation, and change initiatives.

About us

Rotherham Hospice is a charity dedicated to the people of Rotherham, offering specialist palliative and end of life care to our community since 1996.

We provide comprehensive, compassionate care through two primary patient services:

• 24-hour, 14-bed Inpatient Service
• 24-hour Hospice at Home Service

Additionally, we offer wider support to patients and their families through:

• Complementary therapies & hairdressing
• Counselling and Bereavement Support for adults, children and teenagers
• Day services with individual and group sessions
• Family memory events
• Occupation therapy and physiotherapy
• Social work
• Spiritual care
• Tailored experiences for patients and loved ones