Community Staff NurseinCounty Durham inCounty Durham PUBLISHED TUE 11 MAR 2025
Opportunity to provide holistic care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, fostering strong patient relationships.
Diverse range of nursing responsibilities, including wound care, medication administration, and palliative care, enhancing skill development.
Ability to work independently while being part of a supportive wider nursing team.
Access to additional training specific to the role, promoting continuous professional development.
Involvement in both planned and reactive care, including urgent community response, ensuring varied and dynamic work activities.
Contribution to improving patient outcomes and quality of life, making a tangible difference in the community.
Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance, particularly through home visits and community engagements.
Join our compassionate Community Nursing team at County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, where your skills can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. We are searching for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver holistic care to adult patients in their homes or residential settings. If you’re a caregiver at heart and hold a first-level nursing registration with the NMC, we’d love to support you with additional training tailored to this rewarding role.
As part of our Nursing service, you will provide essential care, from wound management and medication administration to palliative and catheter care. Your ability to assess patient needs and craft personalised care plans will be at the heart of everything you do. You’ll work both independently and as part of a close-knit team, reporting to senior staff, ensuring that each patient receives the quality care they deserve. If you are passionate about improving lives and making a positive impact within our community, we encourage you to apply today!
As part of our Nursing service, you will provide essential care, from wound management and medication administration to palliative and catheter care. Your ability to assess patient needs and craft personalised care plans will be at the heart of everything you do. You’ll work both independently and as part of a close-knit team, reporting to senior staff, ensuring that each patient receives the quality care they deserve. If you are passionate about improving lives and making a positive impact within our community, we encourage you to apply today!
Opportunity to provide holistic care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, fostering strong patient relationships.
Diverse range of nursing responsibilities, including wound care, medication administration, and palliative care, enhancing skill development.
Ability to work independently while being part of a supportive wider nursing team.
Access to additional training specific to the role, promoting continuous professional development.
Involvement in both planned and reactive care, including urgent community response, ensuring varied and dynamic work activities.
Contribution to improving patient outcomes and quality of life, making a tangible difference in the community.
Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance, particularly through home visits and community engagements.
We are currently seeking a RN to join the Community Nursing service. The role involves providing holistic nursing care to adult patients in their own home or residential care setting. Sucessful applicants will be required to hold a first level nursing registration with the NMC, additional training specific to the role can be provided.
The Community nursing team provide both planned and reactive care including Urgent Community Response.
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The sucessful candidate will provide a variety of nursing care to patients; including wound care, administration of medication, palliative care, management of bowel and catheter care. The role involves assessment of patient care needs, care planning, delivery of care and review. The sucessful candidate will be required to work independently as part of the wider Nursing team reporting back to senior staff on duty.
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To work as a Community Staff Nurse in the UK, you will need a combination of clinical skills, interpersonal skills, and knowledge. Here are the key skills and qualifications often required:
Clinical Skills
1. Nursing Knowledge: A sound understanding of nursing principles and practices, particularly in community health.
2. Assessment Skills: Ability to assess patients' physical and mental health needs effectively.
3. Medication Management: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to administer medications safely.
4. Wound Care: Proficiency in managing and dressing wounds appropriately.
5. Chronic Disease Management: Skills for managing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory problems.
6. Health Promotion: Ability to educate and promote healthy lifestyle choices to patients.
7. IV Therapy: Competency in administering intravenous treatments, if applicable.
8. Palliative Care: Understanding of end-of-life care and support for patients and families.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Strong interpersonal skills to support patients emotionally and psychologically.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, social workers, and specialists.
4. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and beliefs of patients.
5. Conflict Resolution: Skills to manage and resolve conflicts or difficult situations.
Organizational Skills
1. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a demanding workload efficiently.
2. Patient Record Keeping: Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential patient records.
3. Case Management: Skills in coordinating different aspects of patient care and liaising with multiple services.
Technical Skills
1. IT Proficiency: Familiarity with electronic health records and other healthcare technologies.
2. Data Analysis: Ability to interpret and analyze patient data to inform care decisions.
Education and Qualifications
1. Registered Nurse Status: You must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.
2. Specialized Training: Additional training in community nursing, wound care, palliative care, or other relevant areas can be beneficial.
3. Experience: Previous clinical experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in community or primary care, is often preferred.
Personal Qualities
1. Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional demands of nursing and community work.
2. Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to different working environments and roles.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and make decisions in complex situations.
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