Ideal candidates should have experience working with older adults, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate flexibility to meet the demands of a 7-day service. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, and evaluation, as well as participation in clinical supervision and mentoring of junior staff. Car ownership and the ability to drive are essential for this position. The role serves as a valuable transition between acute hospital and community care settings, contributing positively to patient satisfaction and overall job fulfillment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative RUH Hospital at Home Team.
Hospital at Home is RUH-led team that puts in place interventions and treatments that support patients in their own homes. This is a 7 day service where the team provides short-term intervention and continuation of medical recovery and rehabilitation at home. The aim of the Hospital at Home team is to provide hospital standard care in the person's own home to maintain the independence and dignity of our patients.
Hospital at Home is a multi-disciplinary team comprising of medical, therapy and nursing staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who has experience of working with older adults, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.Previous hospital experience is essential.
We have a high patient satisfaction rate with excellent feedback, also enhancing job satisfaction. This role is a good stepping stone between the acute hospital and community services and we are looking for flexible individuals who are able to meet the current challenges.
Car ownership and ability to drive are essential
To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:
- The assessment of care and health education needs
- The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient
To gain experience and skills in:
- Clinical practice
- Facilitation and teaching
- Management (as appropriate
To work in accordance with the RUH Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives and maintain effective communication and participate in clinical supervision as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/ role model to less experienced staff.
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