Night-Shift Community Nurse: Urgent Home Care

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Norwich seeks an enthusiastic nurse to join the Urgent Community Response Team. This role involves preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, assessing and supporting patients in crisis, and advocating for patient choice. The successful candidate will need a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in community or palliative care. This position offers flexible working opportunities and requires attendance during nights and weekends.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Inclusive work environment

Supportive team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with proven community experience.
• Ability to assess and implement care for complex patients.
• Experience in palliative and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital as part of the community team.
• Assess and prescribe care pathways for patients in crisis.
• Facilitate choice and patient empowerment.

Skills

Community nursing experience

Patient advocacy

Triage skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Norwich seeks an enthusiastic nurse to join the Urgent Community Response Team. This role involves preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, assessing and supporting patients in crisis, and advocating for patient choice. The successful candidate will need a Registered Nurse qualification and experience in community or palliative care. This position offers flexible working opportunities and requires attendance during nights and weekends.