Community Staff Nurse - District Nursing Service

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to work within the East Lancashire District Nursing Service.

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.

Car driver with full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.

Various hours (full and part time) available

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 homes  You 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 care You 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 full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust website www.elht.nhs.uk and by watching the videos within the below link;

https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses