The Community Staff Nurse is responsible for the delivery of prescribed nursing care to patients on a day-to-day basis. This would include the holistic assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based care.
The post holder will be autonomous in their clinical practice whileacknowledging their limitations and actively seek advice as necessary.
Main duties of the job
We have permanent roles to offer on a full and part time basis.
Any successful applicants will be supported by the clinical lead. Your personal development plan will be tailored to your individual need based on your experience and transferable skills.
Job responsibilities
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Qualifications
* NMC registered
* Two or more diploma modules relevant to Community nursing
* District Nursing Diploma/Certificate or working towards
* Nurse prescriber or working towards
Skills
* Experience in a wide range of clinical skills
* Chronic Disease management
* Catheterisation - suprapubic, female and male
* Venepuncture
* ECG
* Administration of IM medication
* PEG/NG management
* Management of central lines
* Administer IV therapy
* Manual handling passport
* Ability to manage a caseload in the absence of caseload holder
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Experience
* Experience in a wide range of clinical skills in community nursing
* Community nursing
* To be aware of the needs of the patients and their relatives/carers and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services
* Able to demonstrate an understanding of current issues, policies and framework influencing delivery of health care in a community setting
* Knowledge of care pathways; Last days of life, falls and continence
* Demonstrates and understanding and skills in reflective practice
* Knowledge and application of consent policy
* Knowledge of clinical governance and its importance of providing care of a high standard
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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