Job Title: Band 6 Community Nurse (RGN)
Location: Isle of Wight
Type: Permanent
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Job Purpose:
Join our Integrated Community Nursing Team as a Senior Community Nurse, delivering exceptional nursing care for patients in the community. As a vital member of the team, your role encompasses promoting a positive image of community nursing, providing nursing care, and undertaking an educational role for patients, carers, and team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Communication and Relationships:
- Maintain confidentiality in compliance with the Data Protection Act and organisational policies.
- Accurately manage records, audits, and statistics, adhering to specified timelines.
- Communicate effectively with relatives/carers, offering necessary support and guidance.
- Prepare and lead team meetings in the absence of the Team Leader, facilitating the exchange of patient reports and relevant information.
- Participate in professional meetings/groups and attend Locality Multidisciplinary Team meetings.
- Liaise with healthcare professionals and services to plan and implement patient care.
- Ensure effective communication systems support care programs and pathways.
Analysis and Judgement:
- Address the need for nursing aid or equipment, notifying relevant authorities when necessary.
- Evaluate and record the effectiveness of care episodes and discharge processes.
- Participate in the development of collaborative and innovative practices within the Integrated Community Nursing Team.
Planning and Organising:
- Plan, prioritise, and delegate individual care needs in the absence of the Team Leader, reflecting available staffing levels.
Patient and Client Care:
- Undertake assessments, plan care, and identify health and social needs.
- Support individuals in End of Life care and participate in on-call arrangements.
Service and Policy Development:
- Adhere to policies, clinical guidelines, and care pathways.
- Contribute to the educational development of the Integrated Community Nursing team.
Managing Financial Resources:
- Promote a cost-effective and efficient service.
People Management and Development:
- Develop and review competencies to support clinical practice.
- Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and engage in professional development.
- Assist the Team Leader with managerial duties as delegated and agreed.
Information System Use and Management:
- Effectively use IT systems for recording patient data and communication.
- Support the implementation of SystmOne and act as a Champion User.
Involvement in Surveys and Research:
- Participate in clinical/audit data collection and contribute to evidence-based practice.
- Ensure adherence to performance targets.
Key Skills Required:
Essential:
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
- Recent experience in community nursing.
- Willingness to undertake study at Level 6 or 7.
- Understanding of the political factors influencing community nursing services.
- Clinically up-to-date.
- Knowledge of manual handling and bloodborne diseases.
- Knowledge of the Continuing Health Care (CHC) process.
Desirable:
- Develop oneself and contribute to the development of others.
- Enable people to learn and develop.
- Have undertaken appropriate training and become a CHC case manager.
The successful candidate will be evaluated based on qualifications, role-specific knowledge, and ongoing professional development. The role involves working in various community-based locations, and the candidate should possess good communication skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to adapt to varying working conditions.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
