Compassionate RN – In-Patient Palliative Care

Registered General Nurse – Mount Edgcumbe Hospice Registered Nurse – In-Patient Unit – Mount Edgcumbe Hospice

Make every moment matter!

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality specialist in-patient palliative care to patients and their families within our in-patient unit.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, providing holistic, person-centred care in a supportive hospice environment. Guided by our values of Compassion, Togetherness and Integrity, you will work collaboratively to ensure every patient receives dignified, respectful and individualised care.

While experience in palliative care is desirable, we welcome applications from nurses who are passionate about developing their skills and knowledge in this specialist field.

About the role

As a Registered General Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating individualised patient care
• Providing specialist palliative and end-of-life nursing care
• Managing symptoms and promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing
• Supporting and communicating effectively with patients, families and carers
• Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver the highest standards of care
• Contributing to a compassionate, safe and supportive environment for patients and colleagues

What we offer

We pride ourselves on being a caring employer as well as a caring organisation. In return, you’ll receive:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive team culture
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to a dedicated health and wellbeing programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Working pattern

This role involves internal rotation, including:

• Nights
• Bank holidays

Find out more

We warmly welcome informal visits to the ward so you can experience our environment and meet the team.

If you would like to arrange a visit or have any questions about the role, please contact:
Claire Clark, Ward Manager, on

Apply today and join a team dedicated to making a real difference for patients

“My friend was nursed so well, and had every attention during his last days. He twice asked me; who is paying for all this? and couldn’t believe it was free. What a wonderful world it would be if everyone had access to this standard of care.”

Cornwall Hospice Family & Friends Feedback.

Our employees and volunteers are essential to the care we provide. In return, for joining a team of people having such a positive impact on others, we provide:

• A chance to make a real difference
• Supportive working environment
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days including bank holidays (pro-rata), which increases with service and the option to buy or sell leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Non-contributory medical cash plan, with the option to include your family members
• Employee Assistance Programme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early
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