Staff Nurse - School Nurse

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Devon is looking for a Public Health Staff Nurse to work with families and children, promoting health and wellness within the community. This role involves delivering the Healthy Child Programme and requires strong community practice and public health skills. Applicants should be registered nurses and must have a valid driver's license. Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme, NHS pension scheme, and various development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS pension scheme

Development Opportunities

Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

Flexible working within service hours

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent professional development.
• Understanding of community practice and public health issues.
• Drive to influence healthy outcomes in families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme with Health Visitors.
• Develop skills in public health and multi-agency working.
• Support the health needs of children and families.

Skills

Community Practice

Public Health Issues

Passion for health outcomes

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Public Health Staff Nurse with School Nursing team. Tiverton / Cullompton.

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Are you a nurse thinking about working in a different way, promoting health and wellness? Interested in the opportunity to work with Families and Children within the Community setting?

This is an excellent opportunity for Registered Nurses from a variety of backgrounds and experience to develop their career in working with children and families. You will have the opportunity to deliver the Healthy Child Programme with Health Visitors, to develop skills in public health and multi-agency working to support the health needs of the children and families.

We currently have a vacancy in Tiverton / Cullompton with hours available. Other hours may be available-please enquire within. OurPublic HealthNurse teams are innovative, enthusiastic and motivated to deliver the best healthy outcomes for children and families within Devon. Excellent peer-based support and supervision will be given while you develop your knowledge, skills and competence.

You should have evidence of recent professional development and an understanding of Community Practice and Public Health Issues. If you have the drive and passion to influence healthy outcomes for communities and families and in doing so help make a difference to the lives of children and families then we would like to hear from you.

Successful applicants can apply to commence an appropriate training programme in the future to be a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (School Nurse).

Please note that an active drivers licence and access to a car are required for this post.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS pension scheme
• Development Opportunities
• Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme
• Flexible working within service hours