Community Staff Nurse

NHS; Willerby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated community nurse to join an integrated nursing team. The successful applicant will deliver high-quality nursing care to clients at home and in residential settings, working closely with health and social care partners. Qualifications include a nursing degree and the ability to work effectively in a team and mentor others. Competitive compensation and strong support offered in this vital community role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of community nursing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of legislation impacting service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to a dedicated client group.
• Deliver comprehensive community nursing care for long-term conditions management.
• Undertake initial patient care assessments.

Skills

Understanding of the role of a community nurse

Basic IT skills

Mentoring abilities

Evidence of professional development

Education

Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse

Job description

The successful applicant will be joining an integrated community nursing team delivering holistic high quality nursing care to a dedicated client group in their own homes and residential settings. You will be joining a dynamic and proactive nursing team working in partnership with associated health and social care providers.

Main duties of the job

The West Community Nursing Team provides comprehensive community nursing care to clients requiring long-term conditions management, complex wound care, or palliative care. Services are delivered in patients' homes (including residential care) and designated treatment rooms. The team utilises a multidisciplinary approach and collaborates with local providers and other healthcare organisations in Hull and the East Riding.

To deliver the prescribed care as indicated in the patient care plan and to promote best practice of the District Nursing Service. To undertake within scope of practice initial patient care assessments and plan care.

For further information please contact Tracy Cetin, Clinical Team Lead on 07964686978 or email [e-mail]

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about peopleand we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcareto thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

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Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration

Knowledge

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
• Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
• Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of local initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment process
• Able to mentor students
• Evidence of professional development
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria

Experience

• Basic health and safety awareness
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with computerised recording systems
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working within a community setting
• To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
• To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.