Frailty Care Navigator – Community Health Nurse

Sunderland GP Alliance; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Sunderland is seeking a Frailty Community Specialist Nurse to enhance care for elderly patients. The ideal candidate should be a registered nurse with extensive clinical experience and strong skills in communication and problem-solving. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to assess and manage frailty in the aging population, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. A commitment to improving healthcare delivery and an understanding of the complexities involved in frailty management are essential.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Better Health At Work - Gold Award

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in caring for patients across various clinical settings.
• Experience in innovation and change management.
• Understanding of health promotion and counselling.
• Experience applying research findings to practice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for frail patients.
• Conduct thorough geriatric assessments of aging population needs.
• Provide expert management of complex conditions associated with frailty.
• Foster effective communication between primary care and community services.

Skills

Advanced communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Professionally Registered Nurse

Current registration with NMC

Level 7 qualification in long-term condition

Independent/Supplementary Prescribing (V300)

Job description

A community healthcare organization in Sunderland is seeking a Frailty Community Specialist Nurse to enhance care for elderly patients. The ideal candidate should be a registered nurse with extensive clinical experience and strong skills in communication and problem-solving. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to assess and manage frailty in the aging population, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. A commitment to improving healthcare delivery and an understanding of the complexities involved in frailty management are essential.