JOB OVERVIEW

Are you a Registered (Adult) Nurse or a Student Nurse due to qualify in the next 6 months? Do you have a passion providing compassionate nursing care to patients in their own homes? If the answer is yes, then a move into Community Nursing could be the right career choice for you.
You will be part of a compassionate, forward thinking team working in one of the community nursing hubs. You will have the autonomy to manage your own working day and be responsible for making clinical decisions for your patients.
The working hours are Monday to Sunday, between 08:00 and 22:00. As a flexible employer, we have a variety of shifts covering these hours. We believe in a positive work life balance and are open to discussing hours and patterns of work on an individual basis.
You must hold a full driving licence to apply for this post.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

• Providing clinical care to include: management of wounds and leg ulcers, care of patients with a palliative diagnosis, symptom control and care in the last days of life, bowel, continence and catheter care and administration of medication including IVs.
• Working with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting patients to remain at home and avoid hospital admission.
• Promoting self-care and independence.