To work as part of the 24-hour community nursing service, under the direction of the district nursing sister, providing high-quality holistic nursing care to patients. The staff nurse role carries delegated responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based nursing to patients in their own homes and other community settings. To assume delegated responsibility for the supervision of the team in the absence of the district nursing sister when required. Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Person Specification
Qualifications
First level registered nurse Diploma in health-related area or equivalent experience Non-medical prescriber. EXPERIENCE
Understanding of Community Palliative/End of Life Care Undertaking complex assessments and the planning and evaluation of care packages SKILLS
Ability to work independently in a community setting Motivated to self-develop KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice Understanding of NMC standards and implications for practice Ability to problem-solve and make clinical decisions High clinical standards Awareness of current NHS policy and organisational change OTHER
Flexible working - including ability to work as part of a 24-hour district nursing service. Weekend and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis. Car Driver CRB Check Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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