Community Staff Nurse

Job summary

Working with a supportive community nursing team, you'll provide high-quality care to people in their own homes so they can stay as independent, safe and well as possible. Based on the role of Community Staff Nurse, you will assess needs, plan care and build trusted relationships with patients, families and other health and care professionals. You'll play an important part in delivering person-centred care, supporting people with a wide range of health needs. The role offers opportunities to develop your clinical skills, work autonomously and contribute to service improvement while being supported by experienced colleagues within the wider community nursing team.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Carry out holistic assessments and contribute to personalised care planning
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in patients' homes
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and partner organisations
• Maintain accurate patient records and support high standards of care
• Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers, including in complex situations.

What we're looking for:

• A Registered Nurse qualification or nearing first-level registration
• Understanding of community nursing and person-centred care
• Experience working in a healthcare setting and as part of a team
• Good communication, assessment and basic IT skills
• A commitment to learning, developing and delivering compassionate care.

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, respect and valued for their contribution.

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