Community Nurse

Tridenthealth; Delaware; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking compassionate and skilled Community Nurses to join their dedicated team in Sussex, Delaware. This role involves delivering high-quality, person-centered care to patients in their homes, with responsibilities including wound care, medication administration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Essential qualifications include being an NMC Registered Nurse and possessing strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Full UK driving license required for community visits.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health promotion principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care to patients in homes or community clinics.
• Assess and implement individualised care plans with patients and families.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for coordinated care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Job description

Trident Healthcare have an ongoing need for compassionate, motivated, and skilled Community Nurses’ to join a dedicated community nursing team in Sussex. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and community settings, supporting independence, rehabilitation, and chronic condition management.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, playing a key role in the delivery of holistic nursing care and supporting patients to live safely and comfortably in their communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver skilled, evidence-based nursing care to patients in their homes or community clinics
• Perform wound care, catheter and continence management, medication administration (including insulin and injectable therapies), and palliative/end-of-life care
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with patients, carers, and families
• Promote self-care and independence where appropriate
• Collaborate closely with GPs, social care teams, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with NMC and local standards
• Use clinical judgement and elevate concerns appropriately to senior colleagues or other professionals
• Support junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants as required
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety strategies

Essential Requirements:

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for community visits)
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention, and health promotion principles