District Nurse/Community Nurse
Search are currently looking for Band 5 Community Nurses/District Nurses to work within the Widnes area.You will be part of the district nursing team based on a rota. It is will be full-time, 3-4 days minimum but ideally they would like someone full-time. working times: 09:00 - 17:00You will enable people to be cared for in their own community and remain as independent as possible, rather than having to go to hospital. The teams are supportive and friendly and truly make a difference to peoples lives and our passionate about patient care.Duties: * Manage and deliver care to patients with complex health needs within their own homes* Support and advice to patients and their carers in relation to their on-going treatment* Wound management including leg ulcers* Compression bandaging* Bereavement support* Health promotion for individuals, carers and communities* Medication management* Referral to other services if deemed appropriate e.g. Social service, occupational therapy* Maintaining patient recordsRequirements for the role:* Minimum 6 months post qualification experience working within a community role* Enhanced DBS* Occupational Health ClearanceThe Reward: Working for Search comes with various rewards, some of what we offer are:* Fast track registration process* Fantastic hourly rates* Revalidation support and updates* Free Training* Free DBS Checks* Holiday Pay for PAYE workers* Great refer a friend schemes* Flexible working hours* Experienced and friendly consultants who understand your needs Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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