Community District Nurse (Band 5) - Flexible Shifts

Gateshead Health; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health is seeking a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to join a Locality Team in Gateshead. You will deliver high-quality patient care in the community and work flexibly to meet service needs across 8am–8pm, 7 days a week.

The role requires a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years RN experience. Community experience and elderly care are desirable; car driver/owner is preferred for home visits. Training and development opportunities are offered within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current registration.
• Experience in community settings preferred.
• Experience or interest in elderly care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient care in the community setting under supervision of a senior nurse/practitioner.
• Provide hands-on care to patients in community settings.
• Maintain standards of care through evaluating and implementing evidence-based practice.
• Delegate work according to skill mix while ensuring safety.
• Support the development of other staff and the service.
• Assess health needs of patients and carers and plan care in home settings.
• Plan, provide and evaluate nursing care to meet individual patient needs.

Skills

Community experience

Elderly care

Car Driver/owner

Job description

Gateshead Health is seeking a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to join a Locality Team in Gateshead. You will deliver high-quality patient care in the community and work flexibly to meet service needs across 8am–8pm, 7 days a week.

The role requires a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years RN experience. Community experience and elderly care are desirable; car driver/owner is preferred for home visits. Training and development opportunities are offered within the Trust.