Band 5 - Registered General Nurse - Isle of Wight

NHS Jobs; Newport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Band 5 Registered General Nurse for a position on the Isle of Wight. The role involves patient assessment, administering medications, managing dressings and assisting in procedures, and supporting chronic disease management and health promotion initiatives.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, updating care plans and maintaining confidential records to ensure high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Evaluate physical and emotional conditions, record vital signs, and monitor recovery progress.
• Clinical Care: Administer medications, perform injections, manage dressings, and assist in minor procedures.
• Chronic Disease Management: Support patients managing long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, or hypertension.
• Health Promotion: Offer guidance on immunisations, smoking cessation, weight management, and preventative screening.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate with doctors and healthcare staff to update care plans and maintain confidential records.

Job description

Band 5 - Registered General Nurse - Isle of Wight

Patient Assessment: Evaluate physical and emotional conditions, record vital signs, and monitor recovery progress. Clinical Care: Administer medications, perform injections, manage dressings, and assist in minor procedures. Chronic Disease Management: Support patients managing long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, or hypertension. Health Promotion: Offer guidance on immunisations, smoking cessation, weight management, and preventative screening. Team Collaboration: Communicate with doctors and healthcare staff to update care plans and maintain confidential records.