Job summary
Julia's House Dorset & Wiltshire Children's Hospices is rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and is a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For Every moment counts.
Every memory matters. Become a key member of our Dorset Nursing Team and provide exceptional care and support to children with life-limiting and life threatening conditions at our Corfe Mullen Hospice and in the children's own homes across Dorset.
Main duties of the job
You will provide care at our hospice and in the children's own home. The successful candidate will have experience of caring for sick children intheir own environment and have the ability to work both in a team and independently or with minimal supervision.
You will be RSCN/RN (Child Branch) - Diploma or Degree, Registered Learning Disabiity Nurse, RGN or RN Adult. You will work with a team of Carers, Nursing Associates, Nurses, Team Nurses, Senior Team Nurses and Lead Nurses in a supportive environment.
Flexibility is required to cover days, evenings, weekends, school holidays and occasional overnights. There are no set hours for contracted staff, our care is provided at the times requested by our families and is therefore variable. Rotas are prepared 6 weeks in advance.
About us
Nurses get the chance to spend time with the children and their families, developing strong relationships with families and meeting their individual needs. If you are passionate about hands on holistic family centred care and are considering developing a career in a childrens Hospice we will support you by offering opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally.
You will have opportunities to broaden your skills with excellent training and development. A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes are essential; and all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. Registered Charity No. 1067125
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the Nursing Team, working in line with Julia's House policies and procedures, provide family centered respite care both in the Hospice and Community for children who have life limiting and life threatening conditions.
When necessary, provide a flexible and responsive approach to support the requirements of end of life care. As a nurse you will responsible for the delivery of high quality clinical nursing care to meet the diverse individual needs of the children and young people.
You will have experience in clinical nursing assessment, planning and delivering care which will be evidence based in conjunction with Julias House policies and procedures to deliver safe care to children and young people with complex needs that will often change.
Role model Julias House Values and Behaviours at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN (Child Branch) - Diploma or Degree or Registered Learning Disability Nurse or RGN or RN Adult Safeguarding Awareness Level 3
Desirable
- Counselling training and/or care of the dying and bereaved course or experience. ENB 998 or equivalent teaching and assessing course.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with sick children and their families Safeguarding Awareness Level 3 Understanding of equal opportunities
Desirable
- Experience of working with children who have life limiting/life threatening conditions Experience of working with children who have complex medical needs. Experience of caring for and working alongside families in their own environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Julia’s House Dorset/Wiltshire Children’s Hospices
Address
135 Springdale Road
Corfe Mullen
Dorset
BH18 9BP