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Main Functions
Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, and SWFT guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults and children.
Contribute towards ensuring AHP & Nursing Strategy is implementedacross the Integrated Health Team.
To undertake the first contact assessment, including planning,implementation, evaluation and reassessments of the care plans.
In the absence of the Senior Nurse, to take responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing workload, delegating the workloadappropriately to other team members.
To establish priorities of care in accordance with caseload management
To take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to clinical practice
To act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and comply with theTrusts policies and procedures
To participate in the development, training and mentorship of preregistration students and staff as required including induction andpreceptorship programmes
To provide skilled clinical nursing practices
Communication
Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with serviceusers, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntaryorganisations
To promote and maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform toNMC policy and Data protection
Responsibility for patient care
To action referrals appropriately according to risk and need in accordanceto the service referral criteria
To undertake planned and opportunistic health promotion and educationactivities with patients and carers
Act as a patients advocate where appropriate
Policy and Service Development
Understanding national policy and guidance and the ability to interpret and implement at service level
Responsibility for Human Resources
Direct supervision of junior members of staff
Act independently on a range of delegated tasks and use own initiative inorder to manage own workload within appropriate professional guidelines
Participate in the PDR process to identify personal and team developmentgoals
Able to organise staff in the absence of the Senior Nurse (Band 6) reportingto a senior member of staff any anomalies
Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act
Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines
Participate in clinical supervision
Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance withrelevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionalsand their services
To participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements and keep a record of all training and other developmental activities
Responsibility for Research & Development
Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and appliedto practice
Keep updated with current clinical issues thus always promoting bestpractice
Use research to inform practice
Participate in audits as appropriate
Are you an experienced registered nurse looking for a new venture or are you a looking to move into the community setting? Are you newly qualified or due to qualify, with a keen interest within this area of nursing?
As a community nurse you can learn a wide variety of clinical skills. Our patients have long term conditions and complex health needs. Working with us, you will gain skills ranging from wound care management, urethral and suprapubic catheter care, management of long term conditions and end of life care.
We offer full support, training and career development and, for those who are due to qualify, we offer a comprehensive and inclusive 12 month preceptorship. There are opportunities to access a wide range of development/training courses to enhance your role.
We have great team spirit! Our Rugby community team are compassionate, supportive and hardworking with a great team ethos. We work collaboratively to provide outstanding care for our patients and to support and help one another.
Our staff say "we are friendly, approachable; the camaraderie is amazing! There are flexible working opportunities, comprehensive induction plans, the ability to manage your own workload and integrated working with MDTs and Primary care. Staff are encouraged to develop their careers - many of our staff gain promotions."
The community staff nurse is a member of the Rugby Place Based team, who undertakes professional duties in the client's homes and clinics to ensure provision of high standard nursing care and health promotion. To work across professional boundaries, providing comprehensive health care that is sensitive to the needs of the local population.
Main Functions
Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, and SWFT guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults and children.
Contribute towards ensuring AHP & Nursing Strategy is implementedacross the Integrated Health Team.
To undertake the first contact assessment, including planning,implementation, evaluation and reassessments of the care plans.
In the absence of the Senior Nurse, to take responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing workload, delegating the workloadappropriately to other team members.
To establish priorities of care in accordance with caseload management
To take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to clinical practice
To act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and comply with theTrusts policies and procedures
To participate in the development, training and mentorship of preregistration students and staff as required including induction andpreceptorship programmes
To provide skilled clinical nursing practices
Communication
Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with serviceusers, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntaryorganisations
To promote and maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform toNMC policy and Data protection
Responsibility for patient care
To action referrals appropriately according to risk and need in accordanceto the service referral criteria
To undertake planned and opportunistic health promotion and educationactivities with patients and carers
Act as a patients advocate where appropriate
Policy and Service Development
Understanding national policy and guidance and the ability to interpret and implement at service level
Responsibility for Human Resources
Direct supervision of junior members of staff
Act independently on a range of delegated tasks and use own initiative inorder to manage own workload within appropriate professional guidelines
Participate in the PDR process to identify personal and team developmentgoals
Able to organise staff in the absence of the Senior Nurse (Band 6) reportingto a senior member of staff any anomalies
Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act
Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines
Participate in clinical supervision
Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance withrelevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionalsand their services
To participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements and keep a record of all training and other developmental activities
Responsibility for Research & Development
Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and appliedto practice
Keep updated with current clinical issues thus always promoting bestpractice
Use research to inform practice
Participate in audits as appropriate
Are you an experienced registered nurse looking for a new venture or are you a looking to move into the community setting? Are you newly qualified or due to qualify, with a keen interest within this area of nursing?
As a community nurse you can learn a wide variety of clinical skills. Our patients have long term conditions and complex health needs. Working with us, you will gain skills ranging from wound care management, urethral and suprapubic catheter care, management of long term conditions and end of life care.
We offer full support, training and career development and, for those who are due to qualify, we offer a comprehensive and inclusive 12 month preceptorship. There are opportunities to access a wide range of development/training courses to enhance your role.
We have great team spirit! Our Rugby community team are compassionate, supportive and hardworking with a great team ethos. We work collaboratively to provide outstanding care for our patients and to support and help one another.
Our staff say "we are friendly, approachable; the camaraderie is amazing! There are flexible working opportunities, comprehensive induction plans, the ability to manage your own workload and integrated working with MDTs and Primary care. Staff are encouraged to develop their careers - many of our staff gain promotions."
The community staff nurse is a member of the Rugby Place Based team, who undertakes professional duties in the client's homes and clinics to ensure provision of high standard nursing care and health promotion. To work across professional boundaries, providing comprehensive health care that is sensitive to the needs of the local population.
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