Clinical Homecare Nurse SACT - Salisbury
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated NMC registered SACT Accredited Nurse in the Salisbury area to join our healthcare team. The SACT Accredited Nurse will be responsible for providing direct patient care and administering a range of medications. This role needs a compassionate individual who has excellent communication skills and is committed to putting the patient first.
Your role
As more and more patients are treated outside a traditional hospital setting, the role of the home care Nurse is developing. We work in a variety of environments such as clinics to residential accommodation and patients' own homes. Our nurses help the NHS meet the needs of elderly, disabled or vulnerable patients who may not be able to easily visit the hospital. We support our patients to become more independent in the management of their treatment and to make the whole treatment journey more convenient.
You will need to be kind, compassionate and caring with a desire to provide excellent patient experience and safe and effective care.
Duties
* Perform patient observations and ensure that any patient is fit to proceed with their treatment
* Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
* Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes to the medical team
* Provide compassionate support to the patient and family
* Educate patients and their families to promote understanding and independence
* Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure confidentiality of patient information
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams ensuring that patient safety is paramount
Requirements
* Current NMC registration
* SACT Accredited
* Experience of administering S/C, IM or IV medications
* Full NMC registration, SACT accreditation, excellent cannulation/phlebotomy skills, experience in standard and complex infusion therapies. Chemotherapy experience is essential.
Commit to excellence. Join our team “Where patients come first”.
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