- To assess, provide and review nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment or appropriate care setting in a safe and professional manner using evidence based knowledge.
- Aim to wherever possible maintain patients in their own preferred place of care, enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life.
- To work under the direction of the Community Specialist Nurse and the Clinical Lead (Community or Hospital) using their skills and knowledge as a Registered Nurse.
- To be expected to hold a designated caseload and deputise in the absence of the Community Specialist Nurse.
More detail about the role
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a career in the community?
Ax minister Community Nursing team have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join the nursing team providing high quality care across the community for a fixed term position until 11th April 2027
As a Registered Nurse working in the Community you will provide person centred care based on the holistic nursing assessment in order to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. You will promote and support self-management and work with people to manage their long-term conditions, prevent hospital admission, and support early discharge from the in-patient setting. The role also focuses on using and developing your clinical skills and supporting individuals at the end of life.
You will work in a Community Nursing Team which is part of the wider Adult Health and Social Care Team, as well as working with a wide variety of providers, to meet the nursing needs of individuals in their home setting or alternative residential settings.
Experience in Community Nursing is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided and fully supported.
Within Community Nursing, career development opportunities include education in specialist areas, such as Tissue Viability, End of life care and Long-term Conditions, with link Nurse roles supported to enable continual professional development.
Please note this post requires the applicant to hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Working Pattern:30 hours per week, Monday to Sunday 7.5 hours (weekend as per roster)
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
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Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).…
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