Job Title: Band 5 Staff Nurse - Community Health & Wellbeing Service
Location: Alderney
Type: Permanent
Salary: £36,899 - £47,590 per annum
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Adult Community Services team. In this role, you will contribute to assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care programs for patients within a defined caseload. Additionally, you will assist in caseload management, provide high-quality patient care, and participate in the supervision and teaching of staff and student nurses.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments and develop care programs for patients in their homes.
- Provide nursing care as prescribed, demonstrating autonomy and expertise.
- Guide and support other staff in delivering care programs.
- Promote patient involvement in care planning and decision-making.
- Empower patients to enhance their independence and quality of life.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies involved in patient care.
Training and Education:
- Act as a mentor and supervisor to students and learners.
- Foster a conducive learning environment and participate in reflective practice.
- Maintain personal professional development and competence in relevant skills.
- Engage in mandatory training and educational initiatives.
Leadership / Managerial:
- Assist in caseload management and task delegation in coordination with team leaders.
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, setting a professional example.
- Serve as a role model for junior staff, promoting excellence in practice and values.
Communication:
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, considering cultural and cognitive factors.
- Ensure clear communication within the multidisciplinary team, respecting diversity.
- Advocate for patients, families, and colleagues, ensuring their voices are heard.
- Maintain documentation standards in accordance with organisational and professional guidelines.
Audit / Information Technology / Research Activity:
- Participate in clinical audits to uphold practice standards.
- Utilise reporting systems to address risks to patient care quality.
- Promote evidence-based practice in patient care.
- Access relevant organisational electronic information systems with appropriate training.
Professional Requirements:
- Hold effective registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Fulfill Revalidation requirements as per NMC standards.
- Support colleagues in meeting Revalidation requirements as appropriate.
- Proactively manage Revalidation processes and seek support when needed.
Health and Safety:
- Adapt to varying and potentially hazardous work environments.
- Employ appropriate risk assessment tools to ensure personal and others' safety.
Other:
- Adhere to Health and Safety at Work regulations and principles of data protection.
Key Criteria: Essential:
- Registered Nurse.
- Teaching/mentoring qualification.
- Community nursing experience.
- Valid driving license.
- Proficiency in wound care.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and caring demeanor.
- Motivated and dedicated to patient care.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
