Band 5 Registered General Nurse in Runcorn
GP World have a fantastic new opportunity for Band 5 Registered General Nurse in Runcorn
Hours: Monday – Friday. 09:00 – 17:00
Start Date: - As soon as possible
End date – 3-month Contract with view to extend
Required – Full driving licence with own car – mileage paid at 56p per mile
Job Purpose:
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The post holder actively supports the District Nursing team by undertaking responsibility for a delegated caseload.
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Undertakes the assessment, planning and evaluation of patients care needs.
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Liaises with the District Nurse to ensure information sharing in relation to patient care / changes to care plan and the continuity of care and reviewing of complex care packages.
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Mentoring, Teaching and Assessing.
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Liaises with all health care professionals and other agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical:
To promote the health and well being within the family unit and community as a whole.
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs as the named nurse.
Plan, assess and evaluate programmes of care according to changing health needs under the direction of the District Nurse.
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To support the team leader in the co-ordination of complex and continuing care packages.
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Maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC.
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Attend a multi-disciplinary case conference as the named nurse if appropriate.
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To communicate and collaborate with other members of the PHCT, voluntary and statutory organisations to support individual patient care.
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To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex and potentially challenging situations.
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To competently perform clinical skills related to the post.
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To be professionally responsible for a delegated caseload under the supervision of the District Nurse.
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To assess health needs at individual, practice and community level.
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To undertake chronic disease management reviews using appropriate template.