Community Nurse

Wight Healthcare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight Healthcare on the Isle of Wight is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high quality physical nursing care to patients in their own homes as part of a developing community model. You will work across three locality teams, collaborating with GPs, Practice Nurses, and other professionals to ensure safe, compassionate care and uphold the Trust's values.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a work-vehicle with business insurance, with flexibility to travel across the

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse carrying professional registration and practicing in community setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality physical nursing care to patients in their own homes.
• Work flexibly across three locality teams.
• Collaborate with a wide range of partners including GPs, Practice Nurses, Specialist Nurses and hospitals.
• Assess, plan and deliver care using evidence-based practice.

Skills

Registered Nurse

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.