Community Nurse

Participate in assessment and care planning of patient care in conjunction with the District Nurse Implements and evaluates care and treatment in agreement with the patient and as defined in the care plan escalates any deviation from the care plan or change in condition to the District Nurse / GP accordingly Communicates effectively with patients, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team Prioritises daily work in line with clinical / patient need Maintains accurate and legible patient records in line with professional and organisational requirements this includes contemporary paper records and electronic patient record system Implements and works to ensure evidence based care / best practice Actively participates and contributes to team meetings and daily handover Initiates health promotion activities with individuals, patients and carers Takes responsibility for a defined caseload in the absence of the District Nurse, under the direction of the Practice Teacher / Team Leader Actively involved in the development and implementation of community nursing service developments and initiatives Participates in clinical audit and the implementation of changes to ways of working / clinical practice as a result of findings, recommendations and action plans Participates in risk assessment and promotes the safety and well-being of patients, staff and any other persons at all times and assist in ensuring a safe work environment Ensure that all complaints, untoward incidents, accidents and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported to the District Nurse in accordance with the organisation policies Keeps up to date with professional requirements, health care developments, clinical evidence, National Service Frameworks for practice, National and Local policy and guidelines Responsible for completing all own mandatory training within the required timeframes Accesses and participates in regular clinical supervision and peer review Participate in own annual appraisal and undertakes own continuing professional development in order to maintain and develop knowledge and skills Access regular 1-1 meetings with Senior District Nurse Undertake mentorship training, facilitate the teaching and learning experiences for all students and staff Accountable for own professional actions in line with the NMC code and organisational policy and guidelines Monitors and orders stock levels and equipment in line with budget and lean principles Responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained