Registered Community Nurse - Home Care & Travel

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave/year plus bank

Health service discounts

Incremental pay progression

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT is recruiting a Community Staff Nurse to join our community nursing teams across Derby City and surrounding areas. The role involves delivering evidence-based care in patients’ homes, collaborating with GPs, therapy services and home visiting colleagues.

Applicants must be an RGN with community experience and be able to travel across a wide geographical area; access to a suitable vehicle is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with current registration.
• Experience working in the community or district nursing setting.
• Experience in wound care and long-term conditions; good clinical governance and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in the community.
• Promote self-care while maintaining privacy, dignity and clinical effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff and coordinate with District Nurse/Senior Community Nurses.

Skills

Community nursing

Patient care planning

Team communication

Education

RN (RGN)

Job description

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT is recruiting a Community Staff Nurse to join our community nursing teams across Derby City and surrounding areas. The role involves delivering evidence-based care in patients’ homes, collaborating with GPs, therapy services and home visiting colleagues.

Applicants must be an RGN with community experience and be able to travel across a wide geographical area; access to a suitable vehicle is preferred.