Community Staff Nurse in St Helens

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Community Nursing Team. Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding patient care that brings the 6 C’s (Care, Compassion, Commitment, Courage, Communication and Competence) to life? If so, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• To establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues.
• Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Mechanisms and contribute to the establishment and development of a quality service.
• Adhere to policies and procedures including standing financial instructions and orders.
• Participate in the Trust’s Development Review Appraisal process and, with line management, set objectives and development plans.
• Ensure patient safety and comply with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Comply with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Contribute to health promotion strategies internally and externally.
• Implement safeguarding responsibilities for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Take responsibility for controlling healthcare‑associated infections (HCAIs) and follow Infection Control Policies.
• Manage clinical tasks: assess, plan, deliver nursing care, interpret assessments, administer medicines, maintain accurate records.
• Provide teaching and training to junior staff, supervise preceptors, mentor students.
• Participate in research and audit programmes.
• Act as preceptor or mentor to new staff and support their competencies.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Experience

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understanding of requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi‑disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Skills

• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Effectively prioritise and co‑ordinate own workload
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Computer literacy, e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Other

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances, e.g. end of life care
• Ability to communicate distressing information and in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
• Potential exposure to blood or body fluids

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity and respect for all individuals. We welcome people from all backgrounds and value the unique skills and experience you bring. All applications are welcomed irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership or pregnancy. Where required we will offer disability confident interview provision and provide reasonable adjustments. The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting and does not share personal data with the recruiting manager. EEO information is used only to review recruitment practices and to offer adjustments.