We are currently seeking a RN to join the Community Nursing service. The role involves providing holistic nursing care to adult patients in their own home or residential care setting. Successful applicants will be required to hold a first level nursing registration with the NMC; additional training specific to the role can be provided.
Main duties of the job
The Community nursing team provides both planned and reactive care including Urgent Community Response.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide a variety of nursing care to patients including wound care, administration of medication, palliative care, and management of bowel and catheter care. The role involves assessment of patient care needs, care planning, delivery of care, and review. The successful candidate will be required to work independently as part of the wider Nursing team reporting back to senior staff on duty.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
* Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
* 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Experience
Desirable
* Experience of audit/research
* Experience of clinical supervision
* Evidence of recent ongoing nursing development
Qualifications
Essential
* 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Desirable
* Knowledge of issues in community nursing
* Knowledge of Intermediate Care
* Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Evidence of organisational skills
* Evidence of team working
Desirable
* Community specific skill set
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parsons Court
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 6ZE
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