Search is currently looking for Band 5 Community Nurses/District Nurses to work within the Widnes area.
You will be part of the district nursing team based on a rota. It will be full-time, 3-4 days minimum, but ideally, they would like someone full-time. Working times: 09:00 - 17:00.
You will enable people to be cared for in their own community and remain as independent as possible, rather than having to go to hospital. The teams are supportive and friendly and truly make a difference to people's lives and are passionate about patient care.
Duties:
1. Manage and deliver care to patients with complex health needs within their own homes.
2. Provide support and advice to patients and their carers in relation to their ongoing treatment.
3. Wound management including leg ulcers.
4. Compression bandaging.
5. Bereavement support.
6. Health promotion for individuals, carers, and communities.
7. Medication management.
8. Referral to other services if deemed appropriate (e.g., social services, occupational therapy).
9. Maintaining patient records.
Requirements for the role:
1. Minimum 6 months post-qualification experience working within a community role.
2. Enhanced DBS.
3. Occupational Health Clearance.
The Reward:
1. Fast track registration process.
2. Fantastic hourly rates.
3. Revalidation support and updates.
4. Free Training.
5. Free DBS Checks.
6. Holiday Pay for PAYE workers.
7. Great refer-a-friend schemes.
8. Flexible working hours.
9. Experienced and friendly consultants who understand your needs.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.
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