Community Staff Nurse - District Nursing Service
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to work with the East Lancashire District Nursing Team.
If you would like to join our team in providing high quality District Nursing Services, are innovative, enthusiastic, enjoy developing yourself and others and have a positive attitude to change, then we would like to hear from you.
Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service. This a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays
Please note that the base, hours and work pattern of this post will be discussed with the successful applicant, and appropriate arrangements made. We promote flexible working opportunities to help meet work life balance.
Main duties of the job
Assists the Clinical Team Leader/Team Sister in the co-ordination and delivery of care in line with District Nursing Strategy nationally and locally.
You will visit several patients daily in their own homesYou will provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcare needs.Provide a high standard of holistic assessment and care planning.You will be expected to provide wound management, health promotion, medicines management, end of life careYou will have the ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service
The post holder must demonstrate professional standards of practice and personal qualities and behaviours as expected by the NMC Code and be passionate about high quality patient care. They will need to be able to problem solve and adapt to change, know when to seek support and guidance, and ensure the delivery of safe, personal and effective care. We are looking for nurses with a commitment to delivering evidence-based care, and a strong desire to make their career in District Nursing.
Car driver with access to a vehicle is essentialLink to job page: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9371-24-0123?keyword=community%20nursing&language=en
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Closing date
29/02/2024 23:59