LOCUM COMMUNITY NURSE FULL TIME HOURS SOMERSET ££ in Somerset

Dream Medical; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Nurse for a full-time locum position in Portishead. This role is essential for providing high-quality patient care, including wound management, venepuncture, and holistic assessments. The ideal candidate will be an NMC registered Nurse with a passion for community health and the ability to perform various nursing procedures. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care within a supportive environment. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse with up-to-date competencies for wound care and holistic assessment.
• Must have an Enhanced DBS certificate and mandatory training in various health protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care, venepuncture, and holistic assessments as a Community Nurse.
• Administer IVs and perform catheterisation as needed.

Skills

Wound care including pressure ulcers

Venepuncture

Obtain samples

Catheterisation

Bandaging

Holistic assessment

Education

NMC registered Nurse

Tools

Enhanced DBS certificate

Mandatory training in BLS

Mandatory training in Safeguarding

Mandatory training in First Aid

Mandatory training in Information Governance

Mandatory training in Infection Control

Job description

Job Ref: dmkgsom1

Community Nurse

Full time locum
Portishead

At present, Dream Medical require a Community Nurse for a full time locum position. This is initially for a minimum of 2 weeks and is due to commence as soon as possible.

Required Competencies:

1. Wound care including pressure ulcers
2. Venepuncture
3. Obtain samples
4. Catheterisation (female would be helpful if also competent in male and suprapubic)
5. Bandaging
6. Holistic assessment

Additional Skills (Beneficial):

1. Administration of IV's
2. Compression bandaging
3. Doppler assessments
4. Palliative care

You must be an NMC registered Nurse with up to date certificates of competencies for the skills mentioned above. You must have an Enhanced DBS certificate issued within 1 year with up to date Mandatory training in BLS, Safeguarding, First Aid, Information Governance and Infection Control.

To apply for this role please contact Kim on 0118 321 2820 or [e-mail]