Job summary
Two positions available -
1 x Full time permanent role
1 x Full time 12 month fixed term contract / or secondment post
We are looking to recruit dynamic and innovative Band 5 Community Staff Nurses to work within the Holderness Community Nursing Team for the Integrated Nursing and Condition services within CHCP CIC. The positions will be based at Withernsea Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be joining an integrated community nursing team delivering holistic high quality nursing care to a dedicated client group in their own homes and residential settings. You will be joining a dynamic and proactive nursing team working in partnership with associated health and social care providers. This is an ideal opportunity for those who enjoy developing new ways of working and working under thier own initiative. Experience of community nursing is advantageous but not essential as full training support and development will be provided.
The ability to commute within the geographical area with access to an appropriate means of transport is essential.
For further information please contact Anne Waller, Clinical Team Lead on 01482 335892 or email
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration
Desirable
2. Post-registration qualifications
3. Mentorship qualification
Knowledge
Essential
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
5. Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
6. Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
7. Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
8. Knowledge of local initiatives
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
10. Basic IT skills
11. Knowledge and skills in the assessment process
Desirable
12. Able to mentor students
13. Evidence of professional development
14. Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria
Experience
Essential
15. Basic health and safety awareness
16. Experience of working within a healthcare setting
17. Experience of working with families and carers
18. Experience of working in a team
19. Experience of working with computerised recording systems
Desirable
20. Experience of multi-agency working
21. Experience of working within a community setting
22. To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
23. To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals