Proximity Healthcare is looking for hospice nurse agency workers in Northampton to assist in care homes, outpatient clinics, and hospices. We’re a healthcare recruitment and employment agency that specialises in nurse and HCA (healthcare assistant) recruitment. We offer competitive salaries, flexible schedules (work-life balance is important), and the ideal environment to grow. Hospice nursing often offers flexible hours and a more predictable schedule compared to some other nursing specialities. This can be appealing to nurses seeking a better work-life balance.
Why hospice nursing?
The baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age, which means there’s a larger portion of the population needing medical care. This includes end-of-life care, which hospice nurses specialize in. Plus, more and more people are opting for hospice care in their homes rather than hospitals. This creates a need for nurses who can provide care in these non-traditional settings. Diseases like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s are becoming more prevalent. As these conditions progress, there’s a greater need for palliative care, which hospice nurses can provide, to manage symptoms and improve patients’ quality of life.
Additionally, the benefits of hospice care are becoming better understood by the public. This leads to more people choosing hospice, further increasing the demand for nurses. Hospice nurses provide emotional support and pain management, allowing patients to live out their final days with dignity and peace. This shift in focus attracts nurses seeking a different kind of nursing experience. With Proximity Healthcare, you only need 6 months of experience to start working (sometimes less, depending on the position).
One nurse from Reddit says “I will never go back to the hospital. THIS is what nursing should be, you use your head AND heart. You get one on one time and get to actually build personal relationships with your patients, you provide SO much education to not only the patient but their family, and you ensure that your patient dies with comfort, love and dignity. I had to break the mental ould that a “real” nurse works in a hospital. False. There are a million different ways to be a nurse. I don’t place IV’s. And I don’t wear scrubs.”
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