Community Nurse

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description, To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential

• Current professional registration - NMC
• Professional Qualification relevant to post
Desirable
• ENB or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
  St Mary's Hospital sits on an island and our communities are passionate about the care they receive locally, therefore we are looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to take up this post.
The hospital has one main inpatient ward, providing inpatient and outpatient clinics, minor injury and community care.You need to have a passion for community nursing with an interest in minor injury and ward care, good communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent care as part of the hospital team. You must be responsive to change and be flexible in your approach. A sound knowledge of professional issues will be required. Opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate to develop in areas of Minor Injury and service development.,
• Able to demonstrate accuracy in simple and complex drug calculations
• The ability to manage the caseload in the absence of a senior nurse, on a temporary basis
Desirable
• Leadership skills
Person Specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
• Current professional registration - NMC
• Professional Qualification relevant to post
Desirable
• ENB or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification, Able to demonstrate accuracy in simple and complex drug calculations
• The ability to manage the caseload in the absence of a senior nurse, on a temporary basis
Desirable
• Leadership skills
  To deliver, without supervision, effective assessment and treatment of patients utilising an evidence-based approach.
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and clinical interventions, reflecting the needs of patients attending the unit and within the community. About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.