Band 5 - Community Nurse

Sanctuary Personnel; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Community Nurse to join their vibrant team in Potters Bar. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. You will be responsible for administering medications, managing wounds, and providing essential patient education. Enjoy the benefits of flexible shifts, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment that values your contributions. This position not only allows you to grow professionally but also offers a wonderful location to thrive personally. Join us and make a difference in the lives of those around you!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Opportunity to work with NHS Trust

Flexible Shifts

Professional Development

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• NMC registered with experience in community nursing and medication administration.
• Proficient in wound management and catheter care.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and manage wounds effectively.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver comprehensive care plans.

Skills

Medication Administration

Wound Management

Catheter Care

Patient Education

Education

NMC Registration

Experience as a Community Band 5 Nurse

Tools

Car for Community Visits

Job description

Band 5 - Community Nurse in Barnet Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2RY.

Earn £20 hourly on an ongoing basis, with a full-time schedule from 08:00 am to 18:00 pm.

This is a fantastic chance to enhance your skills and make a difference in a vibrant community.

Perks and benefits:

1. Competitive Pay: Enjoy a lucrative hourly rate that recognises your expertise and commitment.
2. Great Opportunity to work with NHS Trust: Enhance your career and expand your expertise within a reputable NHS trust, a role that boosts your professional credentials.
3. Flexible Shifts: With flexible shifts, you can balance work with your personal commitments effortlessly, making your career work for you.
4. Professional Development: Benefit from continuous development opportunities to sharpen your skills and advance in your career.
5. Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a collaborative team that values your contributions and supports your growth.

As a Band 5 Community Nurse, you will undertake a variety of tasks to support patient health and wellbeing.

What you will do:

1. Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular medications, including insulin, Vitamin B12, and anticoagulants.
2. Handle wound management, addressing leg ulcers and pressure ulcers with expert care.
3. Provide catheter care to ensure patient comfort and health.
4. Deliver high-quality nursing care across the community, adapting seamlessly to diverse environments.
5. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care plans.
6. Educate patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention, fostering community well-being.

Key competencies include experience in subcutaneous and intramuscular medication administration, wound management, and catheter care.

It's essential that candidates have prior experience as a community Band 5 nurse and hold relevant skills. Must be NMC registered. Having a car is essential to fulfill community visits efficiently.

Living and working in Barnet Road, Potters Bar, offers a blend of suburban serenity and easy access to urban conveniences. With its lovely parks and vibrant local culture, Potters Bar makes for a wonderful and supportive environment to grow both personally and professionally.

Join us and enjoy all that this fantastic location has to offer!

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