Community Nurse

Job summary

In this role, you'll be trusted to assess patients and deliver safe, personalised nursing care in their homes. You'll work within the District Nursing Service, helping people maintain choice, independence and control over their health. Working both independently and alongside a wider care team, you'll respond to changing needs and support patients, families and carers. You'll receive professional support while developing your clinical, leadership and mentoring skills.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Complete holistic assessments and develop, deliver and review personalised care plans
• Provide safe clinical care, including treatments appropriate to your skills and professional practice
• Recognise changes in patients' needs and share relevant information with colleagues and partner services
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and report clinical incidents appropriately
• Support the learning and development of junior colleagues and students

What we're looking for:

• Registered Nurse status and relevant professional registration
• Healthcare experience, including supporting patients, families and carers
• Knowledge of patient assessment, evidence-based practice and safe care
• Clear communication, teamwork, organisation and basic digital skills
• Flexibility to meet service needs and travel between patient visits

At CHCP, we welcome different backgrounds, experiences and ideas, and treat everyone with fairness and respect.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration

Desirable

• Post-registration qualifications
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
• Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
• Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of local initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment process

Desirable

• Able to mentor students
• Evidence of professional development
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria

Experience

Essential

• Basic health and safety awareness
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with computerised recording systems

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working within a community setting
• To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
• To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals