Community Nurse

Wight Healthcare; Sandown; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight Healthcare is seeking a registered nurse to join the Integrated Community Nursing Service on the Isle of Wight. You will deliver high-quality physical nursing care to patients in their own homes, contributing to safe, compassionate, evidence-based practice.

The role requires flexible work across locality teams, collaboration with GP practices, hospices, and other partners. A full UK driving licence and a vehicle with business insurance are essential for travel around the island.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current UK registration.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Access to a vehicle with business insurance for island-wide travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physical nursing care to patients in their own homes.
• Assess, plan and deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with partners across locality teams, GP practices, hospices and hospitals.

Education

Nursing degree or Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The postholder will work as part of the Integrated Community Nursing Service on the Isle of Wight, delivering high quality physical nursing care to patients in their own homes as part of a rapidly developing community based model. As a Registered Nurse, they will contribute to safe, compassionate and evidence based care, supporting the Trust's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

The role involves working flexibly across three locality teams and collaborating closely with a wide range of partners, including Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Urgent Community Response, Allied Health Professionals, GPs, Practice Nurses, Specialist Nurses, mainland hospitals and voluntary or statutory agencies. The postholder will use strong interpersonal and clinical skills to assess, plan and deliver care, ensuring patients receive the right support in the right place.

For this role you are required to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to vehicle that you can use for work that has business insurance cover, as it involves travel across the island. Physical healthcare experience preferred. The postholder must be able to work independently within a busy community environment, demonstrate evidence-based practice, and uphold the Trust's values in all interactions with patients, families and colleagues.