Job Title: Community Nurse
Trust: Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust
Location: Ilfracombe, Braunton, Bideford and Fremington
Pay Rate: £16.53-£26.45
Shift Pattern: Flexible
About the Trust
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services extend our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our hospitals are renowned for their research, innovation and links to universities.
Why might this job interest you?
This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds.
What you can add:
* Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
* Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
* Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
* Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
* Recognising limitations and escalating concerns.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
* A car and valid UK driving license
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years
* Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
* Be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
* Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
* Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
* First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
* Access our support line any time.
* Working options to suit your lifestyle.
* Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
* Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
* Access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, providing you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £16.53-£26.45 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Registered Nurse (RN) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: M0042-24-5437
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