Community Staff Nurse

Rcnilearning; Fleet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Community Staff Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care within a residential care home. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse, motivated to deliver exceptional care and support to patients with various conditions, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and requires a valid driving license for community travel. Join a supportive team and make a difference in patient lives.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with enthusiasm and passion for high standards of care.
• Experience in community setting is desirable but not essential.
• Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs.
• Develop individualized care plans promoting self-care.
• Ensure continuity of care across various settings.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic records.
• Liaise effectively with GPs and other services.
• Provide emotional support to patients and carers.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Compassionate care

Autonomous working

Driving license

Job description

Job overview

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive specialist nursing team to provide nursing care to patients who are residing the a residential care home.

This post involves delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in residential home, offering variety and autonomy in your daily practice.

As a Community Staff Nurse, you will provide holistic nursing care, supporting patients with a range of conditions, including wound care, diabetic management, catheter care, and palliative care. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, accessing specialist support as required to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Who We’re Looking For:

• NMC Registered Nurse with enthusiasm, energy, and a passion for delivering high standards of care.
• While community experience is not essential, an understanding of autonomous working in the community setting and transferable skills are desirable.
• If you are looking for a change or due to qualify this post may be ideal for you.
• You must be a car driver with access to a vehicle for travelling across the locality.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver Skilled Nursing Care: Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, ensuring best practice principles are followed.
• Comprehensive Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs, including carers’ requirements. Develop individualised, person-centred care plans that promote self-care and help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Care Planning and Continuity: Under the supervision of the District Nursing (DN) Team Lead and Community Nursing Sister, take ongoing responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of holistic healthcare needs. Ensure continuity of care following referrals from acute settings, GPs, carers, and other agencies.
• Problem Identification and Escalation: Identify and document new problems or changes in condition, reporting findings to the Band 6 nurse as appropriate.
• Accurate Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and contemporaneous electronic records in line with Trust and NMC guidelines. Full training on the use of electronic record systems will be provided.
• Liaison and Referrals: Liaise effectively with GPs, other services, and agencies, ensuring timely and appropriate referrals to optimise patient care.
• Patient and Carer Support: Provide information, guidance, and emotional support to patients, families, and carers to promote positive health outcomes.