Community Nurse

Leaders in Care; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Essex area is seeking a Community Nurse to deliver quality renal and peritoneal dialysis care to patients at home. This position offers an attractive salary of £40,840, benefits including 31 days of annual leave, and no night shifts. Candidates must possess current NMC qualifications and have at least 2 years of nursing experience.

Benefits

31 days of annual leave

Private pension scheme

Blue Light Discount Card

Qualifications

• Current NMC qualifications as a Registered General Nurse or Children's Nurse.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience is required.
• A valid driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with their Peritoneal Dialysis.
• Provide safe nursing care, including IV medication administration.
• Set up patients' automated PD machines.

Skills

Patient Care

Dialysis Management

Monitoring Vital Signs

Communication Skills

Education

Current NMC qualifications as a Registered General Nurse or Children's Nurse

At least 2 years of post-qualification experience

Tools

Peritoneal Dialysis Machines

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse passionate about making a real difference in patients' lives? Our client - a leading and rapidly growing healthcare provider - is looking for a Community Nurse to deliver high-quality renal and peritoneal dialysis care in patients' homes in the Essex catchment area. This role offers an attractive salary of £40,840, paid mileage and other benefits.

You will be working 5 days a week, starting at either 7am or 1pm, with no night shifts and weekends on rotation. Enjoy 31 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, and an additional day off for your birthday, private pension, car scheme and extra bonuses.

Our client is a dynamic healthcare company focused on delivering exceptional services in both home and clinical settings. The Community Nurse will care for renal and dialysis patients in their own homes in the Essex area.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Patients with their Peritoneal Dialysis (PD).
• Provide safe nursing care, including Peritoneal Dialysis, IV medication administration, and more.
• Setting up patients automated PD machines.
• Visiting patients to connect and disconnect them from their PD.
• Monitoring observations such as blood pressure and weight to ensure the patient receives the correct regime.
• Providing peritoneal catheter site care and dressing changes.
• Keeping the environment tidy and safe, stock replenishment, waste removal.
• Contacting referring PD units where their intervention or advice is required.
• Supporting both adult & paediatric patients in their own homes.

Package and Benefits

• Annual salary of £40,840 including car allowance and mileage.
• 31 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, plus an extra day for your birthday.
• Blue Light Discount Card and lifestyle bonuses.
• Salary sacrifice pension and car scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program with counselling support.
• Private GP consultations available online 24/7.
• Extra bonuses.

Qualifications

• Current NMC qualifications as a Registered General Nurse or Children's Nurse.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• A valid driving licence and flexibility to travel.
• Community experience is desirable.
• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

If you're an experienced Registered Nurse, Community Nurse, Home Care Nurse, Clinical Nurse, Paediatric Nurse, Children's Nurse, or Dialysis Nurse, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Your skills and passion for patient care will be highly valued in this rewarding position.

Ready to advance your nursing career with a company that truly values your contribution? Please click APPLY or call LEWIS on (phone number removed)!

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