Community Nurse

Skycare; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Community Nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate will deliver essential nursing care to patients within the community, managing health assessments and developing care plans. Offering a full-time permanent position with a pay range of £20-21 per hour, the role includes various responsibilities such as administering medications, supporting healthcare assistants, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal for compassionate individuals passionate about community care.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Paid breaks on 12-hour shifts

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing personal development plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of UK nursing experience is required.
• Must hold a valid NMC registration with PIN.
• Full driving license needed for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement nursing care plans for patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

UK nursing experience

NMC registration with valid PIN

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work independently

Job description

Community Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated Community Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide essential nursing care and support to individuals within the community setting.

The Community Staff Nurse is responsible for the delivery of prescribed nursing care to patients on a day‑to‑day basis. This includes the holistic assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based care.

Location: London N16
Private medical centre
Contract: Full‑time permanent
Pay: £20–21 per hour (plus mileage) / 40 hours a week

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured and long‑term service users.
• Behave in a professional and discreet manner at all times and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.
• Be competent and confident in managing people with long‑term health conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions / treatments for service users with complex needs.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for service users as appropriate.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist service users in complex‑urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Recognise and work within own competence level.
• Produce accurate contemporaneous and complete records of service user interaction and consultation consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support, manage and guide support workers on a daily basis.
• Continual personal development to develop oneself and the role.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Provide direct patient care including wound dressing, bathing, feeding and monitoring vital signs.
• Document residents’ health status and maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with residents, family members and the healthcare team about their condition and progress.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to residents and their families.
• Supervise and train nursing assistants and junior nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations including sanitation and infection control.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals such as doctors, therapists and dietitians.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year UK nursing experience.
• NMC registration with a valid PIN number.
• Full driving licence and access to a car (client cannot provide vehicle).
• Willingness to conduct home visits and spend some hours in the clinic.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided).
• Proficient in patient care practices.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Ongoing personal development plan and career progression.
• Company pension scheme.
• Friendly working environment.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities.
• Permanent contract.
• Paid breaks on 12‑hour shifts.
• Day shifts available.
• Funded DBS check.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme.
• Free parking available.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays).
• Staff recognition schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive induction programme.

Any successful applicants will be supported by the clinical lead. Your personal development plan will be tailored to your individual needs based on your experience and transferable skills.

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care to individuals in the community we welcome your application for this rewarding role.

Apply below with your updated CV to be booked in for an interview. Limited positions.